密苏里州立法者试图对变性未成年人实行永久性限制,引发争论。 Missouri lawmakers seek to make permanent restrictions on transgender minors, sparking debate.

密苏里州立法者正在考虑立法,从限制变性未成年人的法律中删除日落条款,从而有效地使这些限制永久化。 Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation to remove sunset clauses from laws that restrict transgender minors, effectively making the restrictions permanent. 这些法律包括《拯救妇女体育法》,该法限制基于出生性别的体育参与,并禁止未成年人接受性别转型手术。 These laws include the Save Women's Sports Act, which limits sports participation based on birth-assigned gender, and a ban on gender transition surgery for minors. 美国众议员布莱恩·塞茨认为这项法案保护儿童, 密苏里州首位公开变性立法者维克·托马斯则表示失望, The move has sparked debate, with Rep. Brian Seitz arguing it protects children, while Rep. Wick Thomas, Missouri's first openly transgender lawmaker, expresses disappointment, linking the legislation to past bullying experiences.