State Senator Dr. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) made the following statement today regarding Senate Bill 480, which would prohibit gender transition treatments and surgeries for minors:
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2023) – "My bill addresses the need to protect a group of vulnerable Hoosier children. We have the utmost compassion for children suffering with gender dysphoria and they deserve sensible counseling. Gender related procedures on children are growing at an alarming rate in the United States while other countries are scaling back their use. Since these procedures have irreversible and life-altering effects, it is appropriate and necessary for our state to make sure these procedures are performed only on adults who can make the decision on their own behalf.”
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State Senator Dr. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) represents Senate District 14, which includes portions of Allen and DeKalb counties.
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