This bill amends Arizona law to prohibit the administration of certain medical practices aimed at changing a minor's biological sex without obtaining written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian. Specifically, it bans the prescribing or administering of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and other related treatments unless consent is provided. The bill also outlines that health professionals and healthcare institutions cannot engage in or facilitate these practices without such consent, and violations are classified as a class 1 misdemeanor.

Additionally, the bill includes exceptions for individuals with medically verifiable disorders of sex development and allows for legal action against those who violate these provisions. It emphasizes the importance of parental rights in healthcare decisions for minors and establishes a framework for accountability for medical professionals who do not comply with the consent requirement. The bill reflects a legislative intent to protect minors from medical interventions related to gender transition without parental approval.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2273