On July 1, SB140 became law in Georgia.
The new law 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.
Four Georgia families who filed the lawsuit against the state say SB140 strips them of their right to make critical decisions about their children’s health care.
A federal judge heard arguments from the state and the plaintiffs in the case on Thursday.
On Friday’s edition of “Closer Look,” WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returned to “Closer Look” to discuss an SB140 hearing that was held earlier this week.
