The proposed bill, known as the "Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act," aims to establish parental rights regarding medical and social transitions for minors. It asserts that parents have a fundamental right to make decisions about their children's medical care and education, particularly concerning sex transition procedures, which the legislature finds can cause significant harm to a child's well-being. The bill prohibits health care providers, educational institutions, and mandated reporters from facilitating any sex transition or social transition for minors without obtaining informed consent from their parents or guardians.
The bill defines key terms, including "aggrieved person," "child," "covered entity," "sex transition procedure," and "social transition." It allows parents or guardians to take legal action against covered entities that violate these provisions, entitling them to various forms of relief, including statutory damages and attorney's fees. Additionally, the attorney general is granted the authority to investigate violations and seek civil penalties against covered entities. The act includes a severability clause and declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2026.