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Introduced
09/29/2021
09/29/2021
In Committee
10/06/2021
10/06/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to youth gender and sexual identity; creating s. 456.0335, F.S.; providing a short title; defining the term "sex"; providing criminal penalties for health care practitioners who perform or cause to be performed specified practices on a minor under certain conditions; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Vulnerable Child Protection Act," creates a new section in Florida statutes that defines "sex" and prohibits healthcare practitioners from performing certain medical procedures or prescribing certain medications on minors for the purpose of attempting to change the minor's sex or affirm the minor's perception of their sex if it is inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill outlines specific procedures and medications that are prohibited, such as gender-affirming surgeries, puberty-blocking medications, and hormone therapies. However, the bill provides an exception for healthcare practitioners acting in accordance with a good faith medical decision for a minor born with a medically verifiable genetic disorder of sex development.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Professions & Public Health Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/211 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/211/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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