Bill Banning Treatments For Transgender Youth Fails In South Dakota

House Bill 1057, which aimed to criminalize certain medical treatments for transgender youth, was effectively defeated in South Dakota. The bill would have penalized medical professionals for performing gender confirmation surgeries or providing hormone therapy to minors under 16. The ACLU and others opposed the bill, viewing it as discriminatory. The bill's sponsor anticipated its defeat but appreciated the discussion it generated.

How did the South Dakota chapter of the ACLU respond to the defeat of House Bill 1057?

What message did the defeat of House Bill 1057 send to the South Dakota Legislature according to the text?