Bill > SB30

This bill prohibits medical professionals in Georgia from prescribing or administering certain hormone therapies, puberty-blocking medications, and performing sex reassignment surgeries for minors when the purpose is to help the minor alter their perceived sex or physical characteristics. The bill defines key terms like "hormone therapy" and "sex" based on biological characteristics, and establishes strict conditions under which puberty-blocking medications might be allowed, including requiring diagnoses from two independent behavioral health professionals, comprehensive medical assessments, parental consent, quarterly psychological counseling, and annual progress reports to the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The legislation provides limited exceptions for treating medical conditions unrelated to gender dysphoria, such as disorders of sex development or chromosomal abnormalities, and allows parents or legal guardians to pursue civil action against medical institutions or physicians who violate these provisions. The bill also includes provisions for continued treatment of minors already receiving certain therapies prior to July 1, 2023 (for hormone therapies) and July 1, 2025 (for puberty-blocking medications), with some conditions relaxed for ongoing treatments. Medical professionals who violate these restrictions could face administrative accountability from the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69548