March 8, 2021 Group Watch: AL Senate Passes Bill Banning Transgender Treatment for Minors
The Alabama Senate passed a bill aimed at preventing minors getting medications or treatments to change genders. The Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act passed 23-4. The bill makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender minors with hormonal therapy, puberty blockers or surgery to help their transition. Supporters of the bill said minors are not ready to make decisions like these at a young age. Senator Shay Shelnutt of Trussville said his bill is about protecting the health and well-being of Alabama’s children. Opponents say the decision should be between parents, the minor and a doctor. Dozens protested outside the statehouse speaking out against the bill
