The South Carolina Senate has passed a bill that prohibits gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The vote, which was 27-8 in favor, included all Republicans present and one Democrat. The legislation bans health professionals from performing gender-transition surgeries, prescribing puberty blockers, and overseeing hormone treatments for individuals under 18 years old.
Under the bill, school principals must inform parents or guardians if a child wishes to use a name different from their legal one or prefers nicknames or pronouns that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. The House initially approved the bill in January, but the Senate introduced modifications, leading to a final vote.
