Bill > HR3688

This bill proposes to amend federal criminal law to prohibit gender transition procedures on individuals under 18 years old. Specifically, any healthcare professional who performs or assists in gender transition procedures on a minor could face up to 5 years in prison and financial penalties. The bill provides an extensive definition of "gender transition procedures," which includes a wide range of medical interventions such as hormone treatments, puberty blockers, surgical procedures, and cosmetic surgeries aimed at altering a person's physical characteristics to align with a gender different from their biological sex. The legislation includes some limited exceptions for medical conditions like disorders of sex development or imminent life-threatening health issues. The bill also specifies that the person undergoing the procedure cannot be prosecuted, but may bring a civil action against the healthcare provider. The bill's jurisdictional reach is broad, covering situations involving interstate travel, use of interstate commerce, or communications related to such procedures. The legislation defines key terms like "male," "female," and "sex" based on biological reproductive capabilities, and explicitly states that gender identity is distinct from biological sex. The bill aims to prevent what its proponents view as experimental medical treatments on minors, while its critics might see it as restricting medical care for transgender youth.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3688/all-info