ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska medical professionals who provide gender-affirming care for children could risk disciplinary action under proposed changes to state regulations approved by the state medical board on Friday.

The board unanimously approved draft language that would add those providing medical or surgical intervention to “treat gender dysphoria or facilitate gender transition” to a state regulation outlining unprofessional conduct.

The draft language was proposed by board member Matt Heilala, an Anchorage podiatrist, who also announced that he submitted his resignation effective after Friday’s meeting because he is running for governor.

No member of the public spoke in favor of the change during the meeting over Zoom, but several people spoke against it.

Katherine Easley,

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