Nebraska lawmakers are considering two gender-related bills; one that bans gender change treatments for minors and another that prevents different biological genders from commingling in sports, bathrooms, and locker rooms.
The “Let Them Grow Act” prohibits gender-altering procedures for individuals younger than 19, including surgical and hormone treatments such as puberty-blocking drugs.
“The state has a compelling government interest in protecting the health and safety of its citizens, especially vulnerable children,” the draft bill says.
“Genital and nongenital gender-altering surgeries are generally not recommended for children, although evidence indicates referral for children to have such surgeries are becoming more frequent; and genital and nongenital gender altering surgery includes several irreversible and invasive procedures for biological males and biological females and involves the alteration of biologically healthy and functional body parts.”…