Gov. McMaster in Spartanburg to mark signing of Help, Not Harm bill

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Leslie Johnson holds a sign about her views on Gov. McMaster trans policy.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Autumn Bible, left, and Leslie Johnson hold signs in opposition to the “Help, Not Harm” bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Autumn Bible holds a sign in opposition to the “Help, Not Harm” bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Gov. Henry McMaster prepares to speak at the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Gov. Henry McMaster prepares to speak at the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. S.C. state Rep. Davey Hiott talks about the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina Pamela S. Evette talks about the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Gov. Henry McMaster prepares to speak at the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg about the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Gov. Henry McMaster prepares to speak at the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg about the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Gov. Henry McMaster prepares to speak at the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg about the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Gov. Henry McMaster prepares to speak at the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg about the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Gov. Henry McMaster prepares to speak at the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg about the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. S.C. Sen. Josh Kimbrell.District 11, right, talks about his support of the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. S.C. Sen. Josh Kimbrell District 11 talks about his support of the bill.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the “Help, Not Harm” bill into law.  The governor came to the First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to mark the bill's signing into law.  The “Help, Not Harm” bill ensures minors are not given gender transition medications or procedures such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones. Here, he talks to the media about the bill after signing it.

South Carolina State Representative Rosalyn Henderson-Myers, center front, speaks out against Gov. Henry McMaster signing H.4624, which bans certain medical care for transgender youth. South Carolina State Representative Rosalyn Henderson-Myers and others spoke out against the bill at 505 E Main St, Spartanburg.

South Carolina State Representative Rosalyn Henderson-Myers speaks out against Gov. Henry McMaster signing H.4624, which bans certain medical care for transgender youth. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers and others spoke out against the bill at 505 E Main St, Spartanburg.

Amberlyn Boiter, President of PFLAG Spartanburg, speaks out against Gov. Henry McMaster signing H.4624, which bans certain medical care for transgender youth. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers and others spoke out against the bill at 505 E Main St, Spartanburg.

Amberlyn Boiter, President of PFLAG Spartanburg, speaks out against Gov. Henry McMaster signing H.4624, which bans certain medical care for transgender youth. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers and others spoke out against the bill at 505 E Main St, Spartanburg.