South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs bill banning some gender-related medical, surgical procedures for minors

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, on Monday, banned gender-affirming care for transgender individuals under the age of 18 after signing a bill into law.

Titled the "Help Not Harm" bill, the new law prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions for minors, according to the Republican governor’s website.

"South Dakota’s kids are our future," Noem said."With this legislation, we are protecting kids from harmful, permanent medical procedures. I will always stand up for the next generation of South Dakotans." ---More...