Assembly Bill 104 seeks to prohibit health care providers from performing gender transition medical interventions on individuals under 18 years of age, specifically targeting practices intended to alter a minor's body to align with a gender that does not correspond to their biological sex. The bill outlines specific procedures that are banned, including surgeries that result in sterilization, mastectomies, and the administration of puberty-blocking drugs or hormones. However, exceptions are made for cases involving minors with medically verifiable genetic disorders of sex development, treatment of complications from prior procedures, or urgent medical conditions that pose imminent danger to the minor's health.

The bill also establishes a framework for accountability, mandating that the Board of Nursing, the Medical Examining Board, and the Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board investigate any allegations of violations related to these prohibitions. If a violation is confirmed, the respective board is required to revoke the offending provider's license or certificate. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that prevent the restoration of licenses revoked under these new regulations and outlines the process for judicial review of disciplinary actions. The legislation is set to take effect six months after its publication, allowing time for any necessary adjustments for minors currently undergoing treatment.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 441.07(2), 441.07, 448.02(6), 448.02, 448.02(9)(intro.), 448.978(2)(intro.), 448.978