Bill > HB35

This bill, known as the Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, prohibits healthcare providers from performing gender transition surgeries or prescribing cross-sex hormones and puberty-blocking drugs to individuals under 18 years old. The bill defines key terms like biological sex, gender transition, and provides detailed descriptions of surgical and hormonal procedures. For individuals already receiving such treatments prior to August 28, 2023, an exception exists until March 1, 2026. Healthcare providers who violate these provisions would face professional misconduct charges and potential license revocation. The bill also establishes a legal framework allowing individuals to sue healthcare providers for damages up to 15 years after turning 21, with potential compensation including economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages. Exceptions to these restrictions include medical treatments for individuals with verified disorders of sex development, treating infections or injuries caused by previous procedures, and addressing imminent life-threatening medical conditions. The bill emphasizes protecting First Amendment speech rights and does not prohibit medical interventions necessary to prevent severe physical harm.

Government Affairs

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB35&year=2025&code=R