Bill > SB01045

This bill proposes to amend existing state statutes to prohibit healthcare providers from performing surgical procedures on minors specifically related to sex reassignment or treatment of gender dysphoria or gender incongruence. The only exception to this prohibition would be surgeries addressing birth defects. The bill's stated purpose is to protect the best interests of minors who are experiencing gender dysphoria or gender incongruence, suggesting that the legislators believe such surgical interventions could potentially be harmful or inappropriate for individuals under the age of majority. By restricting these medical procedures, the bill aims to prevent minors from undergoing permanent physical alterations before they are deemed capable of providing fully informed consent. The legislation represents a legislative approach to regulating medical treatments for transgender or gender-questioning youth, reflecting ongoing national debates about gender-affirming care for minors.

Health and Social Services

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