Bill > S5424

This bill, known as the STOP Act (Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors Act), comprehensively prohibits gender transition procedures for individuals under 18 years old, with broad restrictions on medical interventions related to gender transition. The legislation defines gender transition procedures to include hormonal treatments like puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, as well as various surgical procedures that alter physical characteristics. Healthcare providers who perform such procedures on minors could face significant civil penalties of at least $100,000 per violation, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services authorized to impose these penalties. The bill also establishes a grant program called "Opening Avenues for Victims" to support individuals seeking to reverse previous gender transition procedures, providing funding for nonprofit organizations that offer medical advice, educational assistance, counseling, and other support services to those exploring detransition. The legislation includes detailed definitions of terms like gender, sex, and gender identity, and explicitly states that gender transition procedures are not permitted under any circumstances for minors, with narrow exceptions for specific medical conditions. The bill additionally creates a "Justice for Victims Fund" to collect penalty revenues and support the grant program, and allows for private civil actions by individuals or their guardians who have undergone prohibited procedures.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/5424/all-info