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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
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)
Danny Verdin (R)*,
Brian Adams (R),
Thomas Alexander (R),
Sean Bennett (R),
Chip Campsen (R),
Richard Cash (R),
Wes Climer (R),
Tom Corbin (R),
Ronnie Cromer (R),
Mike Gambrell (R),
Billy Garrett (R),
Stephen Goldfinch (R),
Larry Grooms (R),
Penry Gustafson (R),
Greg Hembree (R),
Josh Kimbrell (R),
Dwight Loftis (R),
Shane Martin (R),
Shane Massey (R),
Harvey Peeler (R),
Mike Reichenbach (R),
Rex Rice (R),
Scott Talley (R),
Ross Turner (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee (09:00:00 3/29/2023 Gressette Room 209) (on 03/29/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0627&session=125&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0627 2023-03-14 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/S0627%202023-03-14%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/627_20230314.htm |
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