This bill introduces several amendments to existing laws regarding child rearing and medical procedures for minors. It specifically exempts parenting practices that align with a child's biological sex from being classified as child abuse or neglect. The bill amends the definition of "abused child" to clarify that raising a child in accordance with their biological sex, including making related mental health or medical decisions, does not constitute abuse. Additionally, it establishes that such practices cannot be used as grounds for family law determinations, including adoption and child custody cases. The bill also prohibits the consideration of a parent's adherence to biological sex in licensing decisions for child-placing agencies and foster care.

Furthermore, the bill allows for breast surgeries on minors under specific circumstances, including when the procedure is elected by the minor in consultation with their primary care physician, particularly for reasons related to physical discomfort. The amendments to existing statutes ensure that raising a child consistent with their biological sex is not seen as endangering the child's welfare and that it cannot be used against parents in legal proceedings regarding custody or adoption. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 639:3, 170-B:18, 170-E:27
As Amended by the House: 639:3, 170-B:18, 170-E:27
As Amended by the Senate: 169-C:3, 639:3, 170-B:18, 170-E:27, 329:53
HB1376 text: 169-C:3, 639:3, 170-B:18, 170-E:27, 461-A:6