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Committee approves ban on gender-affirming medical interventions for minors after hours of testimony
Summary
After several hours of expert and public testimony, the committee passed HB 1570, which prohibits surgical and chemical gender‑affirming procedures for minors while preserving counseling; supporters cited limited pediatric data and developmental concerns, while medical societies, pediatricians and parents warned of harms and increased suicide risk.
Representative Lundstrom sponsored House Bill 1570, summarizing the measure as a restriction that "prohibits gender-change operations on children" while preserving counseling options. He framed the bill as an effort to protect minors until they reach the age of majority and can make adult medical decisions.
Two psychiatrists who testified in support raised concerns about the strength and duration of pediatric evidence for hormone or surgical interventions. Dr. Charles Lewis said pediatric longitudinal data are limited and that adult research findings…
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