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AL SB184

Public health, minors, biological male or female, sexual state, practices to alter or affirm minor's sexual identity or perception such as prescribing puberty blocking medication or surgeries, prohibited, exceptions, nurses and school personnel not to withhold information from parents, violations a Class C felony


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Introduced
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/24/2022
Crossed Over
02/23/2022
Passed
04/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/07/2022

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2022

Bill Summary

Public health, minors, biological male or female, sexual state, practices to alter or affirm minor's sexual identity or perception such as prescribing puberty blocking medication or surgeries, prohibited, exceptions, nurses and school personnel not to withhold information from parents, violations a Class C felony

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act (V-CAP), prohibits medical professionals from prescribing puberty-blocking medication, cross-sex hormones, or performing gender-affirming surgeries on minors, with exceptions for individuals born with certain medical conditions related to sex development. The bill also requires school personnel to inform parents if a minor expresses a gender identity that is inconsistent with their biological sex. Violations of the bill's provisions are punishable as a Class C felony.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2022-289. (on 04/07/2022)

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