Bill > SB0479

This bill creates a new law in Indiana that makes it a Level 6 felony for an adult to assist an unemancipated child in obtaining a gender transition procedure while intentionally concealing this action from the child's parent or guardian. The bill defines "assists" broadly as providing lodging, shelter, transportation, or money to help a child receive such a procedure. Importantly, the law includes several exceptions: parents or guardians authorized to make healthcare decisions for the child, persons with written parental consent, medical diagnostic purposes, and common carriers transporting passengers in the course of their business. The bill explicitly states that the child's consent is not a valid defense in a prosecution under this law. A Level 6 felony in Indiana is the lowest level of felony, which typically carries a potential sentence of 6 months to 2.5 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and references the definition of "gender transition procedure" from another Indiana statute.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/479/details