A Republican-backed bill banning gender transition surgery for children was discussed at Legislative Hall in Dover. Senate Bill 55 proposed by Sen. Bryant Richardson would prohibit public funds or insurance coverage for such procedures, with potential consequences for medical professionals. Testimonies from those affected were heard, including Camile Kiefel, who struggled to detransition without medical coverage. Supporters argued that children should not make life-changing decisions before puberty. However, opponents, like Sen. Marie Pinkney, pushed back, stating that transgender individuals should have the right to make their own medical decisions. A district court in Ohio overturned a similar ban on gender-affirming care for minors on the same day. Richardson argued that he was protecting youth, while Pinkney countered that discrimination, not being transgender, led to higher suicide risks. The bill’s future remains uncertain in a Democrat-controlled legislature, but Richardson continues to advocate for restrictions on transgender individuals.
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