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OK SB583

OK SB583
Health services for minors; prohibiting certain medical treatment for minors; providing penalty. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to health services for minors; prohibiting certain medical treatment for minors; providing penalty; defining term; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits minors under the age of 18 from undergoing "gender reassignment medical treatment," which includes interventions to suppress the development of secondary sex characteristics, interventions to align the patient's appearance or physical body with their gender identity, and interventions to alleviate symptoms of gender dysphoria. The bill also provides that healthcare professionals who perform these treatments on minors will face professional discipline, including potential suspension or revocation of their licenses. The bill defines "gender reassignment medical treatment" and excludes behavioral health services such as counseling or medications to treat depression or anxiety. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Coauthored by Senator Bullard (on 02/08/2021)

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