Bill > SB1264

This bill, known as the Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, permanently removes the previous expiration date on restrictions related to gender transition medical procedures for individuals under 18 years old. The bill prohibits healthcare providers from performing gender transition surgeries, prescribing cross-sex hormones, or administering puberty-blocking drugs to minors, with an exception for those already receiving such treatments prior to August 28, 2023. Violations of these restrictions would be considered unprofessional conduct and could result in the revocation of a healthcare provider's license. The bill also establishes a legal framework allowing individuals who received such treatments as minors to sue healthcare providers up to 15 years after turning 21, with potential damages up to three times the assessed economic and non-economic damages, and no less than $500,000 in aggregate. The legislation defines key terms like biological sex, gender transition, and cross-sex hormones, and includes specific exemptions for individuals with verified disorders of sex development or those facing immediate medical emergencies. The bill aims to restrict medical interventions for gender transition in minors, citing concerns about long-term health impacts and potential irreversible changes during adolescence.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=498