Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill BANNING transgender treatment for children into law

Tennessee Governor William Lee has signed the banning of transgender treatment for children into law.

The move means there is a total ban on all gender-affirming health care for kids in the state - including puberty blockers and hormone treatments. 

Alongside the ban on treatment, Lee also signed off on a new law barring 'adult-orientated' entertainment, like drag shows, from public property. The events can only take place in age-restricted venues from April 1.

The new medical legislation, which was fast-tracked by the Republican majority in the state, will take full effect this summer.
This means that any children in Tennessee who are currently on gender-affirming medication will have until March 31, 2024, to come off them.