Oklahoma Senate Passes Ban on Gender Transition Surgeries for Minors

Oklahoma Senate Passes Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Breaking News: Oklahoma’s Senate has passed a bill that would ban gender-affirming care, including surgeries and hormone and puberty blockers for minors.

The controversial Senate Bill 613 was voted overwhelmingly in favor of the bill, passing in a 37-8 vote by a Republican-led Senate. It is now heading to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s (R) desk, who is expected to sign it.

During the voting, Republicans argued that restrictions on transgender surgeries were necessary in order to prevent irreversible harm to children and protect them from the Left’s progressive push. On the contrary, Democrats said the bill is an invasion of parental rights.

What the Supporters and Opponents Say

• Sen. Shane Jett (R-Shawnee): Such life-altering procedures are “medical malpractice” and the mutilation and steril
  

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