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MO SB49
MO SB49Establishes the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act" and modifies provisions relating to public funding of certain gender transition procedures
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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Crossed Over
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Passed
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act" and modifies provisions relating to public funding of certain gender transition procedures
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act" and modifies provisions relating to public funding of certain gender transition procedures. Key provisions include:
1. Prohibiting healthcare providers from performing gender transition surgeries or prescribing cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs for individuals under 18 years old, except for those who were already receiving such treatment prior to August 28, 2023.
2. Allowing individuals who were prescribed or administered cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs under 18 to bring a civil lawsuit against the healthcare provider, with various legal presumptions and damages provisions favoring the plaintiff.
3. Excluding coverage for gender transition surgeries, cross-sex hormones, and puberty-blocking drugs under the state's Medicaid program (MO HealthNet) and for prisoners in county jails.
The bill aims to restrict certain gender transition procedures for minors in Missouri, with significant legal consequences for healthcare providers who violate the law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (20)
Mike Moon (R)*,
Jason Bean (R),
Rusty Black (R),
Rick Brattin (R),
Ben Brown (R),
Jill Carter (R),
Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R),
Sandy Crawford (R),
Bill Eigel (R),
Karla Eslinger (R),
Travis Fitzwater (R),
Elaine Gannon (R),
Denny Hoskins (R),
Brad Hudson (R),
Andrew Koenig (R),
Tony Luetkemeyer (R),
Cindy O'Laughlin (R),
Nick Schroer (R),
Holly Thompson Rehder (R),
Curtis Trent (R),
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 06/07/2023)
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