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IA HF576
IA HF576A bill for an act relating to treatment or intervention involving an intersex minor.
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Introduced
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/14/2020
06/14/2020
Introduced Session
88th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to treatment or intervention involving an intersex minor.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the rights of intersex minors by requiring their informed consent before any non-medically necessary treatment or intervention on their sex characteristics. It defines key terms, outlines the informed consent process, and directs the Board of Medicine to establish evidence-based protocols to ensure intersex minors' choices are fully respected. The bill opposes discrimination against intersex individuals and affirms their right to bodily integrity, autonomy, and self-determination.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Human Resources. H.J. 386. (on 03/04/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=88&ba=HF576 | 03/05/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/attachments/HF576.html | 03/05/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/88/HF576.pdf | 03/05/2019 |
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