The bill, HB 712-FN, imposes strict limitations on breast surgeries for minors, allowing such procedures only for medical necessities like malignancy, injury, infection, or malformation, and reconstructive surgeries following these treatments. It explicitly prohibits transgender chest surgeries for individuals under 18, with exceptions for surgeries deemed physiologically necessary or reconstructive. The bill also clarifies definitions related to breast surgery and establishes enforcement mechanisms, including penalties for violations and the ability for minors to seek legal recourse. Additionally, it amends existing laws regarding gender surgeries on minors, stating that while genital gender reassignment surgeries are prohibited, certain reconstructive and breast surgeries may still be performed under specific conditions.

Moreover, the bill mandates the collection and reporting of abortion statistics by healthcare providers, replacing a previous provision that stated no rights to abortion were created or recognized. It enhances quality assurance requirements for licensed residential care facilities and expands the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to investigate complaints. Key provisions include the requirement for DHHS to provide written reports on investigation results and inspection outcomes, which will be publicly accessible. The bill also updates terminology from "hospital" to "facility" and mandates continuing education for staff in dementia care, with various effective dates for different sections ranging from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 332-M:2, 332-M:3, 332-M:4
As Amended by the House: 332-M:2, 332-M:3, 332-M:4
As Amended by the Senate: 332-M:2, 332-M:3, 332-M:4, 151:5-c, 151:6, 151:6-a, 151:16-b, 151:21, 151:50
Version adopted by both bodies: 332-M:2, 332-M:3, 332-M:4, 151:5-c, 151:6, 151:6-a, 151:16-b, 151:21, 151:50
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 332-M:2, 332-M:3, 332-M:4, 151:5-c, 151:6, 151:6-a, 151:16-b, 151:21, 151:50
HB712 text: 332-M:2, 332-M:3, 332-M:4