Here is news from Wyoming, where a new bill, House Bill 156, is causing uproar within the state. This bill proposes that gender-affirming care is not in the best interest of transgender youth, potentially affecting custody battles, guardianships, and Child Protective Services. With 13 sponsors, including the House majority leader Chip Neiman, the bill poses a significant threat and seems to be influenced by recent social media controversies among the far-right regarding transgender teens. If passed, the bill would create a presumption against gender transition or reassignment procedures, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery. This would impact various aspects of state law, affecting custody battles, guardianship petitions, and even Child Protective Services. The implications of this bill are alarming. It could lead to non-affirming parents using the law to gain custody over transgender youth, and it could weaponize Child Protective Services against them. While some consider gender-affirming care to be "child abuse," most states, except for Florida and Texas, have avoided such extreme measures. The genesis of this bill may be linked to a recent case in Montana, where a transgender youth was removed from his home and placed in a Wyoming facility. However, this move was unnecessary, as gender-affirming care is legal in Montana. This bill has sparked a heated debate over the rights and well-being of transgender youth, highlighting the need for informed and compassionate legislation. #Trans Rights