This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding gender transition procedures for minors. Under the new law, physicians and other health professionals would be prohibited from providing or referring individuals under 18 years of age for gender transition procedures, which includes a range of medical and surgical services aimed at altering or removing physical characteristics associated with an individual's biological sex. Additionally, public funds would be barred from being used to support any gender transition procedures for minors, and such procedures would not be permitted in government-owned health care facilities or by government-employed health professionals.

The bill also introduces provisions for legal recourse, allowing individuals to assert violations of these prohibitions in judicial or administrative proceedings, with the potential for compensatory damages and attorney fees. It establishes a two-year statute of limitations for claims and allows minors to bring actions through a parent or guardian. Furthermore, the Attorney General would have the authority to enforce compliance with these restrictions. Definitions for terms such as "gender transition procedure," "cross-sex hormones," and "public monies" are also included to clarify the scope of the law. The act is set to take effect on April 1, 2027, providing a transition period for minors currently undergoing treatment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3230
House Engrossed Version: 32-3230