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This bill prohibits the state of Georgia from covering or providing any "transition related interventions" for individuals, particularly focusing on medical procedures related to gender transition. The bill defines such interventions as medical procedures aimed at helping an individual identify with a gender different from their biological sex at birth, including surgeries, hormone treatments, and puberty blockers. Starting January 1, 2026, the state health plan will not cover expenses for these interventions, and state-owned healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, and state-employed healthcare providers are prohibited from performing them. The bill includes exceptions for treating congenital defects, physical injuries, or medical complications, but explicitly excludes gender dysphoria and related mental health conditions from these exceptions. The legislation is part of what the bill describes as protecting individuals from "radical gender ideology" and follows previous legislation banning such interventions for minors. However, the bill does not prevent individuals or local governments from purchasing separate coverage for transition-related interventions using non-state funds. The bill's findings suggest a significant increase in gender dysphoria diagnoses and aims to restrict state support for transition-related medical procedures.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70939