Bill > HB0754

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for gender transition and detransition procedures in Tennessee, primarily focusing on healthcare clinics and insurance providers. It mandates that any gender clinic receiving state funds must offer detransition procedures in addition to gender transition procedures, and requires insurance policies that cover gender transition procedures to also cover detransition procedures. The bill defines key terms such as "gender transition procedure" (medical interventions to alter an individual's body to address perceived gender inconsistencies), "detransition procedure" (treatments to stop or reverse gender transition effects), and establishes strict reporting requirements for healthcare clinics and insurance entities. These entities must submit detailed monthly reports to the Tennessee Department of Health, including statistics about procedures, patient demographics, and medical details, without revealing individually identifiable health information. The reports must be compiled into comprehensive annual statistical reports to be published by December 31st each year. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties, including professional disciplinary actions for healthcare professionals and potential civil fines up to $150,000 for clinics. The bill applies to procedures involving minors (individuals under 18) and aims to ensure transparency and oversight in gender-related medical care while protecting the ability of parents and guardians to consent to or withhold mental health therapy addressing gender identity issues.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0754&ga=114