Utah Bill Barring Transgender Surgeries For Children Isn’t What It Seems

Utah Republican Governor. Spencer Cox signed new legislation over the weekend that appeared to bar permanently deforming transgender surgeries for minors, but things aren’t always what they seem.

Senate Bill 16The title “Transgender Medical Treatment and Procedures,” Legislators made it a top priority to introduce the measure just two days after the legislature opened.

Despite receiving praise immediately from many people critical of transgender ideology (including a detransitioner, the bill signed into law Saturday certainly isn’t perfect. In fact, it doesn’t do much of anything.

The Utah governor signed the new law. Histories He can introduce himself by using his so-called preferred nouns. However, transgender interventions and hormone treatments for minors who are not diagnosed with gender dysphoria do not allow. This means that minors can find a sympathetic doctor who has been wrongly identified. “gender-affirming care” They will be referred to a specialist who will diagnose them and give them the right prescriptions for pumping their bodies with wrong-sex hormones. Diagnoses can be made for teens who have a strong interest in gender-bending. Online.

Furthermore, under the new Utah law, once individuals turn 18, they’re free to do whatever they want. They can schedule transgender surgeries as early as their 18th birthday.

“Legislation that impacts our most vulnerable youth requires careful consideration and deliberation,” Cox stated that in a Press release After his signature. “More and more experts, states and countries around the world are pausing these permanent and life-altering treatments for new patients until more and better research can help determine the long-term consequences.”

Cox also thanked the legislation’s sponsor, State Sen. Michael Kennedy, while giving a passing mention of the deficiencies in the new law. “While not a perfect bill, we are grateful for Sen. Kennedy’s more nuanced and thoughtful approach to this terribly divisive issue,” Cox stated.

In an ideal world, Cox would have stood with legislators a year ago as they tried to stop the transgender craze. The statehouse was forced to close its doors in March 2013. Override the governor’s veto of legislation prohibiting men from invading women’s sports.

“We will continue to push the Legislature for additional resources to organizations that work to help this important Utah community,” Cox stated this on Saturday. “While we understand our words will be of little comfort to those who disagree with us, we sincerely hope that we can treat our transgender families with more love and respect as we work to better understand the science and consequences behind these procedures.”

Utah is a state that has been criticized for its deep-red reputation. However, it has continued to be a stronghold in cultural currents that force transgender ideologies on children all across the nation, regardless of their red status. Last fall, Utah’s LGBT group held its first meeting. Sponsored An “all ages” Back-to-school dragshow with performers whose names sound similar “anal leakage” And “genitalia” When it is pronounced aloud.

Last spring, Fox News’ Tucker Carlson mocked Cox’s use of pronouns after the Utah governor’s veto of transgender sports legislation.

“Bright red Utah is now led by a cut-rate Gavin Newsom imitator named Spencer Cox,” Carlson stated. “He’s beyond belief.”

Tristan Justice, western correspondent of The Federalist, is also the author and editor of Social Justice Redux (a conservative newsletter about culture, health and wellness). He also wrote for The Washington Examiner as well as The Daily Signal. His work has been featured in Real Clear Politics as well as Fox News. Tristan graduated from George Washington University, where he studied journalism and political science. Follow him on Twitter at @JusticeTristan or contact him at [email protected].