Bill > HB06615

This bill proposes to prohibit physicians from performing surgical procedures on minors as a treatment for gender dysphoria, a medical condition characterized by significant distress arising from a mismatch between an individual's experienced gender identity and their assigned sex at birth. By amending the general statutes, the legislation would create a legal barrier preventing medical professionals from conducting gender-affirming surgical interventions on patients under the age of 18, regardless of parental consent or medical recommendations. The bill aims to restrict medical treatments that are typically considered part of comprehensive care for transgender or gender-diverse youth, potentially impacting the ability of young individuals to receive certain gender-affirming medical interventions. While the bill does not specify exact details of which surgical procedures would be prohibited, its broad language suggests a comprehensive ban on any surgical treatment related to gender dysphoria for minors.

Health and Social Services

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