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SC S0627

SC S0627
Gender Identity


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Introduced
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-300 SO AS TO DEFINE GENDER, SEX, AND OTHER TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-310 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PROVISION OF GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES TO A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-320 SO AS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-330 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES; BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-340 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-32-36 SO AS TO PROHIBIT SCHOOL STAFF AND OFFICIALS FROM WITHHOLDING KNOWLEDGE OF A MINOR'S PERCEPTION OF THEIR GENDER FROM THE MINOR'S PARENTS.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate gender transition procedures in South Carolina. It defines key terms like "sex", "gender", and "gender transition procedures", and prohibits healthcare professionals from providing gender transition procedures to minors under the age of 18. The bill also prohibits the use of public funds for such procedures and requires school staff to notify parents if they suspect a student is identifying with a gender different from their biological sex. The bill provides exceptions for treating certain medical conditions and allows individuals to bring legal action for violations of the law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee (09:00:00 3/29/2023 Gressette Room 209) (on 03/29/2023)

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