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GA HB653
GA HB653Professions and businesses; prohibit health care providers from performing practices on minors to alter their appearance relating to gender
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Introduced
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
In Committee
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 healthcare providers in Georgia from performing certain practices on minors to alter their appearance or perception of gender, including prescribing puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and gender reassignment surgeries. It also prohibits school staff from encouraging minors to withhold information about their gender perception from their parents or guardians. The bill provides exceptions for treating certain medical conditions and disorders, and allows for legal action against violations. The bill cites concerns about the risks and lack of long-term studies on these interventions, particularly for minors.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Josh Bonner (R)*,
Ginny Ehrhart (R)*,
Rick Jasperse (R)*,
Todd Jones (R)*,
Mark Newton (R)*,
Darlene Taylor (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64991 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216580 |
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