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AL SB5Public health, prohibits medical procedures on minor children intended to alter apprearance of gender with exceptions, provides for certain disclosures by school officials, establishes criminal penalties
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2022
Bill Summary
Public health, prohibits medical procedures on minor children intended to alter apprearance of gender with exceptions, provides for certain disclosures by school officials, establishes criminal penalties
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act (V-CAP), prohibits medical procedures on minors intended to alter the appearance of their gender or sex, with exceptions for individuals born with medically verifiable disorders of sex development. The bill imposes criminal penalties for violations and requires school officials to disclose to parents if a minor's perception of their gender or sex is inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill also clarifies that it does not limit the services that psychologists or psychological technicians can provide, nor does it establish a new standard of care for hospitals or physicians.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Healthcare (on 01/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note - SB5 for Healthcare | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2022RS/FiscalNotes/FN-43310.htm |
| BillText | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2022RS/PrintFiles/SB5-int.pdf |
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