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IN SB0480
Gender transition procedures for minors.


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
03/01/2023
Passed
03/28/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Gender transition procedures for minors. Prohibits a physician or other practitioner from: (1) knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor); and (2) aiding or abetting another physician or practitioner in the provision of gender transition procedures to a minor. Specifies certain medical exceptions. Establishes civil enforcement actions.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits physicians and other medical practitioners from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to minors under the age of 18. It defines key terms like "gender transition procedures," "gender reassignment surgery," and "gender transition hormone therapy." The bill includes certain medical exceptions, such as for individuals born with disorders of sex development. It establishes civil enforcement actions and allows individuals who have received prohibited gender transition procedures, or their parents/guardians, to seek compensatory damages, injunctive relief, and other appropriate relief. The bill also places restrictions on the provision of such procedures in state, county, or municipal healthcare facilities or by government-employed practitioners.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Public Law 10 (on 04/05/2023)

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