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AL HB266

AL HB266
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
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 certain medical practices intended to alter or affirm a minor's sexual identity or perception, such as prescribing puberty-blocking medication or performing gender-affirming surgeries. It provides exceptions for individuals born with medically verifiable disorders of sexual development. The bill also requires school personnel to inform parents if a minor's perceived gender identity differs from their biological sex. Violations of the bill's provisions are classified as a Class C felony. The bill aims to protect minors from experimental and potentially harmful interventions related to gender identity.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 18 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment (on 03/02/2022)

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