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TX HB2693

TX HB2693
Relating 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
In Committee
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to Public Health (on 03/17/2021)

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