Georgia Senate passes bill banning puberty blockers for minors

State Sen. Ben Watson, a Republican from Savannah, speaks in support of his amendment to House Bill 1170 at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, March 28, 2024. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Update: HB 1170 failed to pass in the House by the end of the session early Friday morning, cementing its defeat this year.

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The Georgia Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would ban puberty blockers for minors, in the latest attempt at restricting gender-affirming care for the state’s transgender youth.