S.540 is another bill proposed by the SC legislature aimed at harming LGBTQ+ youth by limiting the ability of courts and child welfare agencies to intervene when a child is being harmed by rejection or non-affirmation. It also legally protects parents and foster providers who refuse gender-affirming care, even when medical professionals recommend it. By prioritizing ideology over individualized assessments of a child’s well-being, the bill weakens safeguards for some of our most vulnerable young people.

Every child deserves to be safe, supported, and affirmed, especially in their own home. Send a letter to the Senate Family and Veterans' Services Committee today telling them to vote NO to S.540 and trust the judgement of medical professionals.