Arkansas Becomes 1st State to Ban Gender Reassignment Surgeries in Children

Arkansas Becomes 1st State to Ban Gender Reassignment Surgeries in Children
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Arkansas has become the first state to outlaw gender reassignment surgeries and hormone treatments for children under the age of 18, after lawmakers enacted the measure following Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto.

The Republican-led House and Senate both voted on April 6 to override the veto.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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