The proposed bill, titled the "Protecting Minors from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation Act," aims to prohibit health care professionals from performing certain medical practices on minors that are intended to alter their sex characteristics. Specifically, the bill prohibits the prescribing of hormone therapies and the performance of surgeries that would change the appearance of genitalia or sterilize minors. Exceptions to this prohibition are made for minors with medically verifiable disorders of sex development or those facing imminent danger due to physical disorders, injuries, or illnesses.
Additionally, the bill allows individuals who believe they have been subjected to these prohibited practices to seek legal remedies, including injunctive relief and damages, within a specified timeframe. The attorney general is also granted the authority to enforce the provisions of this act. The bill includes definitions for key terms such as "minor," "health care professional," and "sex," ensuring clarity in its application.