Bill > SB99

This bill, the "Youth Health Protection Act," aims to enhance the protection of minors and their families from pressure to undergo certain medical treatments, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and irreversible surgical procedures, to address a perceived inconsistency between their biological sex and gender identity. The bill defines key terms, such as "female," "male," and "gender dysphoria," and prohibits health care professionals from knowingly providing these treatments to minors, with exceptions for certain medical conditions. The bill also imposes financial and professional penalties for violations, creates a private cause of action for individuals who suffer harm from these treatments, and prohibits insurance coverage for the prohibited treatments.

Health and Social Services, Justice

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