Oppose SB 99, Provide for a youth health protection act
Raise your voice for a better Montana by testifying on this bill. Write out your comments in advance, then follow the link to sign up to testify or submit written comment
What: SB 99, Provide for a youth health protection act
Position: DO NOT SUPPORT
When: Friday, January 27th @ 8 AM
Where: Senate Judiciary Room 303 – Sign up to testify or submit written comment
Goal: 15+ in person/zoom, unlimited calls/emails
Talking Points:
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The government should not be legislating the health and medical decisions that parents and providers make with their child in mind
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Surgeries are not a reality for minors under 18, and gender affirming care is done in a thoughtful way
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There are a lot of studies that show gender affirming care improves the health and wellness of minors who identify as transgender
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Gender affirming care is highly individualized, and does not mean that all youth are going through medical transition
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Lack of resources for gender affirming care are associated with higher risks of suicide
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