Both Iowa and Oklahoma have proposed bills which would prevent young trans people from accessing gender-affirming medical treatment.
In Oklahoma, Bill SB 676 would make it “unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years to undergo gender reassignment medical treatment in this state”.
It’s sole sponsor is state senator Warren Hamilton, who is known to oppose LGBTQ+ rights. Meanwhile, a similar bill has been proposed in Iowa, with state representative Sandy Salmon saying trans youth will ‘outgrow’ their gender identity.