Montana became the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill that was passed in the legislature last week.
The bill passed along party lines on April 18 after Gianforte vetoed an original version of the bill and asked for new definitions for male and female.attached with his amendments that he had met with transgender Montanan youth and adults and, "Montanans who struggle with their gender identity deserve love, compassion, and respect.
Gianftore's office didn't immediately put out a statement about his signing. The law, which also makes medical professionals liable to penalties for offering the gender affirming services to youth, is slated to go into effect on Oct. 1. Transgender families, advocates and Democratic leaders strongly opposed the bill and warned that it would lead to more mental health struggles and suicides among the trans youth population.
Zooey Zephyr speaks on the House floor for the first time in a week during a session at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont., April 26, 2023.
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