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SC H3551

SC H3551
South Carolina Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act


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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 ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VULNERABLE CHILD COMPASSION AND PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 140 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PERFORMANCE OF A MEDICAL PROCEDURE OR THE PRESCRIPTION OR ISSUANCE OF MEDICATION, UPON OR TO A MINOR, THAT IS INTENDED TO ALTER THE APPEARANCE OF THE MINOR'S GENDER OR DELAY PUBERTY, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION and the right to institute a civil action FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill, the "South Carolina Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act," prohibits medical professionals from performing procedures or prescribing medications intended to alter the appearance of a minor's gender or delay puberty, with exceptions for treating medically verified disorders of sex development. The bill also prohibits school personnel from encouraging minors to withhold from their parents information related to their perception of their gender or sex being inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill authorizes disciplinary action against medical professionals who violate these provisions and allows parents or legal guardians to bring civil lawsuits for damages or injunctive relief.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Crawford, Guest (on 03/01/2023)

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