Kansas House fails to override Gov. Kelly's veto on gender-affirming care
TOPEKA (KSNT) -- A bill banning gender-affirming care will not become law. The Kansas House failed to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto Monday night.
Supporters believe people under 18 years old shouldn't partake in gender transition surgery or treatments. This bill would stop doctors from providing that care to minors. If a doctor provided these treatments, they could lose their licenses or get sued. But opponents argue that these decisions shouldn't be up to the government.
"It forces medical professionals to choose which kids to treat," (D) Rep. Suzan Ruiz said. "Having to put them aside. How are they supposed to give families an explanation as to the reason for needing to take the child off the medication that the physician provided, prescribed for in the first place?"
"Adults will do to themselves in this world what they will do," (R) Rep. Emil Bergquist said. "And in regards to their own lives and their bodies, that will happen. But for him sake, let them grow up to decide on adulthood, in adulthood."
There's no word on whether the House will take the bill up again to reconsider an override.