Gov. Mark Gordon signed the bill on Friday, stating that he supports protections for children but believes that the government is straying into personal affairs of families.
The bill's sponsor, Senator Anthony Bouchard, argued that the treatments are relatively new and that the long-term effects are not well studied. However, proponents of the measure argue that it is a violation of parental rights to make decisions about their child's health care without their consent.
Wyoming has recently passed a bill that bans minors from receiving medical treatments for gender transition. The legislation, known as Senate File 99, was approved by lawmakers in both chambers earlier this month and includes provisions that doctors, pharmacists and other health care providers who provide gender-affirming care could have their licenses suspended or revoked.
Wyoming has recently passed a bill that bans minors from receiving medical treatments for gender transition. The legislation, known as Senate File 99, was approved by lawmakers in both chambers earlier this month and includes provisions that doctors, pharmacists and other health care providers who provide gender-affirming care could have their licenses suspended or revoked.
The bill's sponsor, Senator Anthony Bouchard, argued that the treatments are relatively new and that the long-term effects are not well studied. However, proponents of the measure argue that it is a violation of parental rights to make decisions about their child's health care without their consent.
The bill also includes an exception for procedures that treat a child born with a medically verifiable genetic disorder of sex development. Any procedure to treat a child with central precocious puberty must have consent from a parent or guardian.
Gov. Mark Gordon signed the bill on Friday, stating that he supports protections for children but believes that the government is straying into personal affairs of families.
The ACLU of Wyoming has expressed opposition to Senate File 99 and stated that it will deny struggling transgender youth critical support in growing up to become thriving adults. The organization also argues that this ban won't stop Wyomingites from being trans, but it will make their lives more difficult.
It is unclear if the ban will be effective in stopping minors from receiving medical treatments for gender transition.
The bill does not specify what constitutes a medically verifiable genetic disorder of sex development, which could lead to confusion and inconsistency in its application.
Wyoming has passed a bill that bans minors from receiving medical treatments for gender transition
`Under the legislation, doctors, pharmacists and other health care providers who provide gender-affirming care could have their licenses suspended or revokeda
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The ban includes penalties for health care professionals who provide puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries to those under 18
`Senate File 99` was approved by lawmakers in both chambers earlier this month and signed by Governor Mark Gordon on Friday
Under the legislation, doctors, pharmacists and other health care providers who provide gender-affirming care could have their licenses suspended or revoked
`Transgender advocates in Wyoming said conservative resistance to government intrusion` has been a reason similar measures have previously failed to pass
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Wyoming has banned gender transition care for minors when it's not entirely accurate. The state only prohibits certain treatments and surgeries related to gender transition for minors, but does not outright ban all forms of such care.
The article states 'Wyoming will bar minors from receiving medical treatments for gender transition', which is a lie by omission. The truth is that Wyoming only prohibits certain treatments and surgeries related to gender transition for minors, but does not outright ban all forms of such care.
The author uses sensationalism by stating 'Wyoming has banned gender transition care for minors' when it's not entirely accurate. The state only prohibits certain treatments and surgeries related to gender transition for minors, but does not outright ban all forms of such care.
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The author of the article is Amy Harmon and she has a history of writing articles that are biased against transgender individuals. In this article, she presents information about Wyoming's ban on gender transition care for minors in a way that portrays it as necessary to protect children from harm. However, there is no evidence presented to support the claim that these treatments cause any long-term harm or are harmful at all.
The bill's sponsor, Senator Anthony Bouchard, said that the law
Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed new abortion regulations in Wyoming.
The bill would have made it more difficult to operate clinics and required women to undergo mandatory ultrasounds before a doctor performed the procedure.
Opponents stated that requiring ultrasounds could force them to seek out less safe methods of self-induced abortion and that universal ultrasound requirements aren't necessary.
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The ultrasound provision was originally part of HB0137, which died but its sponsor requested some of its provisions piggyback into HB 148 via an amendment.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article suggests that Gordon vetoed Wyoming abortion regulations and an ultrasound requirement. However, this is not entirely accurate as he only vetoed House Bill 148 which regulated procedural abortion clinics without mentioning medication abortions, ultrasounds or waiting periods. Secondly, the author states that Gordon felt more lawsuits over this legislation would simply tie up courts and stall resolution further. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that there are no other legal avenues available to challenge these regulations when in fact there are ongoing court cases challenging Wyoming's abortion bans. Lastly, the author quotes Rep. Martha Lawley stating that she was disappointed with Gordon's decision and accused him of executive overreach into both the legislative and judicial branches. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it implies that Lawley supports these regulations when in fact she has stated previously that they would burden her original bill which focused on regulating surgical abortion clinics without mentioning medication abortions, ultrasounds or waiting periods.
The title of the article suggests that Gordon vetoed Wyoming abortion regulations and an ultrasound requirement. However, this is not entirely accurate as he only vetoed House Bill 148 which regulated procedural abortion clinics without mentioning medication abortions, ultrasounds or waiting periods.
Gordon's statement that more lawsuits over this legislation would simply tie up courts and stall resolution further implies that there are no other legal avenues available to challenge these regulations when in fact there are ongoing court cases challenging Wyoming's abortion bans.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the state's current abortion bans are constitutional without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim. This is a violation of the principle of burden of proof, which requires the party making a claim to provide evidence to support it. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when he states that
The ultrasound provision was originally part of HB0137 – Chemical abortions-ultrasound requirement.
There is only one clinic offering elective abortions in Wyoming, and bill opponents feared the regulations would shut it down.
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The article discusses the veto of a bill that would have made it more difficult to operate clinics and required women to undergo mandatory ultrasounds before an abortion. The author states that Gordon felt more lawsuits over this legislation would simply tie up courts and stall resolution further, but he also mentions his continued support for current abortion bans in Wyoming. This statement shows a conflict of interest as the veto is being made on one aspect of the bill while still supporting other aspects that restrict access to abortion. The article also discusses criticism from both sides, with opponents arguing it would not protect women and proponents stating it would protect their health and safety. Additionally, there are quotes from lawmakers who express disappointment in Gordon's decision.
Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday rejected new abortion regulations that would have made it more difficult to operate clinics
Opponents, including doctors and health care experts, stated it would not protect women — citing the already low mortality and morbidity rates with the procedure — but could force them to seek out less safe methods of self-induced abortion.
The ultrasound provision was originally part of HB0137 – Chemical abortions-ultrasound requirement. While that bill died, its sponsor — House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman (R-Hullett) — requested some of its provisions piggyback into HB 148 via an amendment, which passed on the House floor.
Governor Gordon signed Senate File 99 which bans physicians from performing gender transitioning and gender reassignment procedures on any child or young adult under 18 years old.
The bill makes an exception for procedures that treat a child born with a medically verifiable genetic disorder of sex development. Any procedure to treat a child with medically verifiable central precocious puberty must have consent from a parent or guardian.
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Governor Gordon signed Senate File 99, which bans physicians from performing gender transitioning and gender reassignment procedures on any child or young adult under 18 years old.
Wyoming has passed a bill that bans minors from receiving medical treatments for gender transition
`Senate File 99` was approved by lawmakers in both chambers earlier this month and signed by Governor Mark Gordon on Friday
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses emotional manipulation by stating that Governor Gordon signed the bill because he supports protections for children but also believes that the government is straying into personal affairs of families. This statement implies a conflict between protecting children and respecting parental rights which is not supported by any evidence in this article. Secondly, the author uses selective reporting to only mention exceptions made in the bill while ignoring other important details such as what constitutes medically verifiable genetic disorder of sex development or central precocious puberty. This creates a misleading impression that these procedures are rare and only allowed under certain circumstances when in reality they may be more common than implied. Lastly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that this bill will deny struggling transgender youth critical support which is not supported by any evidence in this article.
Governor Gordon signed SF99 because I support the protections this bill includes for children,
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they quote Governor Gordon's statement about the bill and its intentions. They also use inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the ban will deny critical support to struggling transgender youth, which is a highly emotional and charged topic.
Governor Gordon said in the announcement.
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The author of the article has a clear bias against gender reassignment procedures for minors. The author uses language that dehumanizes transgender individuals and implies that they are not capable of making their own decisions about their bodies. Additionally, the author cites an exception to the bill which only allows treatment for medically verifiable genetic disorders of sex development, implying that other forms of gender dysphoria are not legitimate. The author also quotes Governor Gordon's statement saying
