House Republicans halt report criticizing gender transition bill
BOISE — A new bill seeking to require doctors and educators to out transgender minors to their parents passed out of the House without significant controversy Wednesday. A few minutes later, as a dispute between House Democrats and House Republicans unfolded, that lack of controversy went by the wayside.
After being reported out of committee last week, HB 822 was on the House Floor for debate. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, seeks to require covered entities — including schools, childcare providers and medical care providers — to notify parents or guardians about a child's “social transition.”
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