(1/2) I am a former counselor. Many colleagues interpret Utah’s current ban on conversion therapy (Utah Rule 156-60-102) as preventing them from talking to children suffering from gender dysphoria about the benefits of staying in their birth gender.
(2/2) HB 228 will allow health professionals to discuss all options with children suffering from gender dysphoria. Children should be given time to find their authentic selves by talking about all of their options, including the benefits of staying in your birth gender.
(2/2) @utahlcr’s hope is that fewer children will go down the path of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and sex reassignment surgery, if they are able to talk to mental health professionals about all of their options.
(1/2) According to @goud4utah, @utahlcr supports this talk therapy bill (HB 228) so counselors can talk to youth suffering from gender dysphoria about the benefits of staying in their birth gender.
HB228 is endorsed by Utah Log Cabin Republicans. This is the local chapter of the nation’s original and largest organization representing LGBT conservatives and straight allies who support fairness, freedom, and equality for all Americans.