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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact Part VIII of Chapter 5-A of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "SAFE Act" in Louisiana, which prohibits healthcare providers from performing gender transition procedures on minors under the age of 18. The bill defines gender transition procedures as medical or surgical services that alter physical characteristics to resemble the opposite sex, including puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and genital or non-genital reassignment surgery. The bill provides exceptions for individuals born with medically verifiable disorders of sex development. It also prohibits public funds from being used for these procedures and prohibits school personnel from encouraging minors to withhold information about their gender identity from their parents. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including disciplinary action against healthcare providers and the ability for individuals to file civil lawsuits.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare. (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=22RS&b=HB570&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1256678 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB570 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1256698 |
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