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IN HB1220

IN HB1220
Gender transition procedures for minors.


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Gender transition procedures for minors. Prohibits a physician or other practitioner from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor) that are intended to alter the gender of the minor or delay puberty. Provides for certain medical exceptions. Establishes civil enforcement actions.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits physicians or other practitioners from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to minors (individuals under 18 years of age) that are intended to alter their gender or delay puberty. It includes exceptions for medical conditions like disorders of sexual development or physical illnesses that could endanger the minor's life. The bill establishes civil enforcement actions, allowing individuals to file claims for violations, and grants the attorney general authority to investigate and enforce compliance. The bill has a limited exception allowing physicians to continue prescribing cross-sex hormones to individuals who were already receiving them as part of a gender transition procedure prior to the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/10/2023)

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