South Carolina's Governor, Henry McMaster, signed a bill prohibiting gender-transition surgeries, puberty blocking drugs, and hormone treatments for minors. The law also mandates school staff to inform parents if their children want to use a different name or pronouns. This legislation, effective immediately, expands the ban statewide and restricts Medicaid coverage for such care. The move has sparked controversy, with legal challenges and support for affected families from advocacy groups. The impact of this law extends beyond South Carolina, as similar bans face legal scrutiny across the United States.