Anthony Basco, LCSW

My statement to the Louisiana Senate Committee on Health and Welfare regarding SB 104:

My name is Anthony Basco, and I am a clinical social worker in Baton Rouge. I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 104 which would create additional unnecessary barriers to transgender youth in accessing gender-affirming care. These barriers would very likely have a direct negative impact on these young people, who are already disproportionately impacted by abuse, neglect, and su***de. It is my professional opinion that if this bill passes, it will cause a rise in self-harm and su***de in Louisiana's trans children and youth. Please vote no on SB 104.