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KY HB321

KY HB321
AN ACT relating to public protection.


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Introduced
01/24/2020
In Committee
01/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 438 to prohibit medical professionals from performing surgeries or proscribing medications to a minor with the intent to alter the sex the child was assigned at birth and create a Class D felony and a civil cause of action for violations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 405 regarding parental rights in the area of gender identity or gender dysphoria; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to create employee protections for public employees who express opinions regarding gender identity or gender dysphoria.

AI Summary

This bill creates several new provisions related to public protection regarding gender identity and gender dysphoria. Specifically, it prohibits medical professionals from performing certain procedures or prescribing certain medications to minors with the intent to alter their biological sex. It also establishes parental rights regarding decisions about their child's gender identity and prohibits government agents from interfering with those rights. Additionally, the bill protects public employees from discrimination or retaliation for expressing opinions about gender identity or gender dysphoria.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

to Health and Family Services (H) (on 01/28/2020)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/20RS/hb321.html 01/25/2020
BillText https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/20RS/hb321/orig_bill.pdf 01/25/2020
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