Republican lawmakers in Louisiana successfully led a ban on transgender treatment for minors, voting to pass the law in a “veto-proof” majority, according to the Republican sponsor of the bill.
The bill’s sponsor, Louisiana State Rep. Gabe Firment, a Republican, is a public opponent of transgender surgeries for children. In a statement that he shared with Fox News Digital, he celebrated the passage of the bill.
“Thanks to the bi-partisan support of the Louisiana State Senate, we are one step closer to protecting children in Louisiana from experimental chemical and surgical sex change procedures. HB648 has passed both chambers of the state legislature with veto-proof majorities, and the people of Louisiana have made it clear that our children are worth fighting for,” Firment said.
“The passage of this important legislation would not have been possible without the help of courageous detransitioners, brave Louisiana physicians and advocates, and parents and grandparents across our great state. It is my sincere hope that Governor Edwards will allow this bill to become law, ensuring that Louisiana children receive compassionate mental health care and a future filled with hope, happiness, and opportunity,” he added.
“Gender-affirming care for children is… a human experiment on children and teens… Ignoring the long-term dangers posed by unrestricted off-label dispensing of powerful puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones… borders on child abuse,” according to the op-ed.
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