Senate Bill 140 advances during a Georgia House Public Health Committee hearing

On Tuesday, SB140, backed by Sen. Carden Summers and several other lawmakers, passed during a Georgia House Public Health Committee hearing. (Matthew Pearson/ WABE)

A proposed bill that blocks trans youth from receiving hormone replacement therapy, as well as prohibits medical professionals from performing certain surgical procedures at hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities, is one step closer to becoming law.

On Tuesday, SB140, backed by Sen. Carden Summers and several other lawmakers, passed during a Georgia House Public Health Committee hearing.

On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talked with guests about the measure.