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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Child removal and gender identity. Provides that the department of child services may not classify a report of child abuse or neglect as substantiated, and a child may not be removed from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian, solely on the basis of the parent, guardian, or custodian: (1) referring to and raising the child consistent with the child's biological sex; or (2) declining to consent to the child receiving: (A) specified medication; (B) a medical procedure the purpose of which is to alter the apparent gender or sex of the child or affirm the child's perception of the child's gender or sex in a manner inconsistent with the child's biological sex; or (C) counseling or other mental health services the purpose of which is to affirm the child's perception of the child's gender or sex if the child's perception is inconsistent with the child's biological sex.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Child Services from classifying a report of child abuse or neglect as substantiated, and prevents a child from being removed from their parent, guardian, or custodian, solely on the basis that the parent, guardian, or custodian: (1) refers to and raises the child consistent with the child's biological sex; (2) declines to consent to the child receiving certain medications, procedures, or counseling/mental health services intended to alter the child's apparent gender or sex or affirm the child's perception of their gender or sex if it is inconsistent with their biological sex; or (3) declines to consent to the child receiving counseling or other mental health services for the purpose of affirming the child's perception of their gender or sex if it is inconsistent with their biological sex.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Representative Davis M added as coauthor (on 01/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1232/ |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/static-documents/a/5/5/9/a559160c/HB1232.01.INTR.pdf |
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