Arizona lawmakers pass two horrific bills targeting transgender youth
In another significant blow to LGBTQ+ rights, Arizona passed two anti-trans bills that negatively impact medical care for trans youth.
On 24 March, the state’s Republican-led House passed Senate Bill 1138 by a vote of 31-26. Under the proposed legislation, gender-affirming care for trans youth would be heavily restricted.
According to a report from CNN, anyone under the age of 18 would be banned from undergoing “irreversible gender reassignment surgery.” However, intersex individuals would be exempt from the archaic law.
SB 1138 was first introduced back in February when it passed the conservative-controlled Senate by 16-12 vote. In addition to the aforementioned bill, the House also passed another harmful legislation that targets trans athletes.
