Republicans rejected multiple amendments designed to make the bill less harmful towards trans people- the bill then ultimately passed 27-8
Sen. Mark Steffen said the predators in today’s society are “woke” health care providers who are preying on “confused” children
Landmark systematic review concluded regret rate for trans surgeries is "remarkably low," compared to other surgeries & major life decisions
As of last November, similar laws had been enacted in 22 states, and legal challenges have been mounted in several of them
Republican critics of bill to protect professionals who provide reproductive & gender-affirming care repeated disinformation to argue against
Several laws have been passed targeting trans people over the past year. Now, a Data For Progress poll shows 24% have seen care disrupted
In a major poll 71% of South Carolina voters, including a majority of Republicans, believe the government should stay out of trans youth care
"State officials have decided to flatly ignore the serious concerns raised by impacted young people as well as their family members"
The American Psychological Association, representing 157,000 members, has issued a resolution calling for an end to trans care bans
Gender-affirming care for youths is supported by health care organizations including American Medical Association
