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GA SB141
GA SB141Professions and Businesses; health care providers from performing specified practices on minors relating to altering a person's appearance relating to gender; prohibit
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to professions and businesses, so as to prohibit health care providers from performing specified practices on minors relating to altering a person's appearance relating to gender; to prohibit health care providers from aiding or abetting such practices for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for enforcement; to amend Part 3 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student health, so as to prohibit school nurses and other employees and officials from engaging in certain conduct relating to a minor's perception of his or her gender; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits health care providers in Georgia from performing certain medical procedures on minors related to altering their appearance or perception of gender, including prescribing puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones, and performing gender reassignment surgeries. The bill provides exceptions for treating individuals with medically verifiable disorders of sexual development or physical conditions that could lead to immediate danger of death or major bodily impairment. The bill also prohibits school officials from encouraging or coercing minors to withhold information about their gender perception from their parents. The bill aims to protect minors from potentially irreversible and risky medical interventions based on their gender identity before they reach adulthood.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
John Albers (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Shelly Echols (R)*,
Steve Gooch (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Colton Moore (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Health & Human Services Committee (15:00:00 2/22/2023 450 CAP) (on 02/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64228 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214232 |
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