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Democratic Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin exercises veto power to reject a bill aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors, citing concerns for LGBTQ+ youth and their well-being. The bill, passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature, sought to ban surgeries and other forms of gender-affirming care. At least 22 states have enacted similar laws, resulting in legal challenges.
Democrat Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care such as surgery and puberty blockers for minors on Wednesday.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
The bill Evers vetoed Wednesday was one of several proposals targeting transgender people that he has vowed to reject.
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors