If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes to prohibit physicians and other health professionals from providing or referring individuals under 18 years of age for gender transition procedures. Specifically, it would insert new provisions that explicitly state that no gender transition procedures can be provided to minors, and any health professional who violates this prohibition would be committing unprofessional conduct, subject to disciplinary action. Additionally, the bill would allow individuals to assert violations as claims in judicial or administrative proceedings, with specific timelines for bringing such claims and provisions for compensatory damages and attorney fees.

The bill would also define key terms related to gender transition procedures, including "cross-sex hormones," "puberty-blocking drugs," and "gender transition procedure," while clarifying that certain medical services for individuals with disorders of sexual development are exempt from these prohibitions. Furthermore, it would allow the Attorney General to enforce compliance with these new restrictions. The effective date of the act is set for April 1, 2027, to provide time for minors currently undergoing treatment to taper off their medications under medical supervision.

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