Bill > S2907

This bill, named the Chloe Cole Act, aims to prohibit medical professionals from performing gender-affirming medical procedures on minors, which the bill defines as "chemical or surgical mutilation." The legislation broadly defines such procedures as puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgical interventions intended to alter a child's physical appearance or biological sex characteristics. The bill establishes strict prohibitions on these treatments for individuals under 18, with narrow exceptions for treating specific medical conditions like disorders of sexual development or addressing traumatic injuries. Under the bill, health care professionals who participate in such treatments could face significant legal consequences, including a private right of action that allows children or their parents to sue for damages up to 25 years after the child turns 18. The bill includes comprehensive definitions of terms like "sex" (defined as biological classification at conception) and "participate" (which includes prescribing medications, performing surgeries, or coordinating treatments), and establishes strict liability for medical professionals who engage in these procedures. Importantly, the bill does not prohibit discussions of treatment options or counseling, and it allows medical professionals to provide information about various treatments, provided they do not directly participate in what the bill considers mutilation. The legislation applies to circumstances involving interstate commerce and provides a framework for potential legal action against medical professionals and institutions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2907/all-info