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TX HB2693
TX HB2693Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
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Introduced
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits physicians and other healthcare providers from performing certain gender transitioning or gender reassignment procedures and treatments on children under 18 years of age, such as surgeries that result in sterilization, mastectomies, and the prescription of puberty-blocking or hormone-altering medications. The bill includes exceptions for children born with medically verifiable genetic disorders of sex development. It also prohibits professional liability insurance policies from covering damages assessed against providers who violate the prohibition. The bill takes effect immediately or on September 1, 2021, depending on the legislative vote.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (29)
Dustin Burrows (R)*,
Briscoe Cain (R)*,
Cody Harris (R)*,
Steve Toth (R)*,
Cody Vasut (R)*,
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Kyle Biedermann (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Phil King (R),
Matt Krause (R),
Ben Leman (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Jim Murphy (R),
Andy Murr (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Mike Schofield (R),
Bryan Slaton (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
David Spiller (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Ed Thompson (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/17/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB2693 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB02693I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB02693I.pdf |
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