Arkansas's HB1570, which could become law next week, is unlike any piece of anti-trans legislation that has ever become law in the United States. It will strip kids of their needed health care and prohibit insurance coverage for trans people of all ages.
If it becomes law, it will likely set off a chain reaction and could encourage Alabama to pass it's FELONY ban on health care for trans youth (SB10/HB1), which could be voted on next week as well.
I don't know what to say at this point. We are talking about cutting cuts off from ongoing treatment that we know to save their lives. We are talking about embedding in law the policy norm that being trans should be prevented.
The amount of blood on our hands if these become law is unspeakable. We have multiple ways to get involved. Start by calling and e-mailing Gov. Hutchinson and telling him to veto HB1570 (and SB354). His e-mail is: asa.hutchinson@governor.arkansas.gov; Phone: 501-682-2345.
There is NOT a medical debate over this care. There is a consensus that it is safe, effective, & necessary. Stripping youth of this care even when it is recommended by their doctors, supported by their parents, and demanded by the dire situations of the youth is cruel & deadly.
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