Entry #13686: Intersex infant surgery in South Dakota

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RegionSouth Dakota
IssueIntersex infant surgery
StatusNot banned
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionSouth Dakota’s ban on gender affirming care for minors did not apply to intersex toddlers. So, there is no ban on unnecessary surgical interventions performed on intersex toddlers in South Dakota.
Sourceshttps://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/24100/249156 https://listen.sdpb.org/politics/2023-07-01/ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth-now-in-effect


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Revision History (3)

edited by Unknownmiles. the bill states that the ban on gac for minors does not apply to intersex people

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueFull banNot banned
Start DateFeb 13, 2023(unknown)
DescriptionIntersex infants are not allowed to get the intersex surgery unless it's required. Such as endangering their own life, or health complications related to being intersex. Parents are required to give approval first if it is endangering the child's life. South Dakota’s ban on gender affirming care for minors did not apply to intersex toddlers. So, there is no ban on unnecessary surgical interventions performed on intersex toddlers in South Dakota.
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Intersex infants are not allowed to get the intersex surgery unless it's required. Such as endangering their own life, or health complications related to being intersex. Parents are required to give approval first if it is endangering the child's life. South Dakota’s ban on gender affirming care for minors did not apply to intersex toddlers. So, there is no ban on unnecessary surgical interventions performed on intersex toddlers in South Dakota.

edited by Unknownmiles. changing the status to full ban since they are banned and the parent approval only applies in dire situations

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueParental approval requiredFull ban

created by qcksws

Original entry
StatusParental approval required
Start DateFeb 13, 2023
End Date(none)
DescriptionIntersex infants are not allowed to get the intersex surgery unless it's required. Such as endangering their own life, or health complications related to being intersex. Parents are required to give approval first if it is endangering the child's life.
Sourceshttps://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/24100/249156 https://listen.sdpb.org/politics/2023-07-01/ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-youth-now-in-effect