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SC S0243

SC S0243
Gender reassignment


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 40-47-205, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING PHYSICIANS, so as to PROHIBIT PHYSICIANS FROM PERFORMING GENDER REASSIGNMENT SURGERY ON MINORS, AND TO PROHIBIT PHYSICIANS FROM PRESCRIBING OR ADMINISTERING CERTAIN SUBSTANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTEMPTING TO ALTER THE APPEARANCE OF OR AFFIRM THE MINOR'S PERCEPTION OF HIS GENDER IF THAT APPEARANCE OR PERCEPTION IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE MINOR'S BIOLOGICAL SEX.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by prohibiting physicians from performing gender reassignment surgery on minors or prescribing/administering certain substances to attempt to alter a minor's appearance or perception of their gender if it is inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill defines key terms like "biological sex," "gender," and "gender transition," and outlines specific medical procedures that would be prohibited. The bill includes exceptions for treating medically verifiable disorders of sexual development or physical injuries/illnesses that could be life-threatening without the procedure.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (on 01/10/2023)

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