Missouri’s legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that would ban gender transition surgeries for any minor. The bill was passed to the governor, who is expected to sign it.
The bill, SB 49, establishes the “Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act,” which, when signed by the governor, will be valid until August 2027.
Under the Act, no health care provider shall provide cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to a minor.
A violation of the bill will result in the revocation of the health care provider’s professional license.
The bill also affects adults, as it states that the State’s HealthNet program will not cover gender transition surgeries or drugs. It also states that gender surgeries will not be allowed in prisons and correctional centers….