LGBTQ Supporters Protest SD House Bill Prohibiting Child Gender-Affirming Treatment

(Pierre, SD) — LGBTQ supporters are protesting a South Dakota House bill that would restrict gender-affirming treatment in children. The bill would restrict doctors from prescribing hormonal medication and performing gender-affirming surgery for minors. Opponents of the bill say it harms youth and will lead to childhood depression and suicide. The state Senate passed the bill, sending it to the House for debate.