Bill would ban gender care for minors under 18
In committeeH.R. 8573Latest action
Sponsor: Diana Harshbarger · Representative · TN
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Official title: To prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose civil penalties on persons who perform gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
Introduced:
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This bill would ban doctors and hospitals from providing gender transition care to anyone under 18, with fines and lawsuits as enforcement.
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What does this do?
This bill would make it illegal for doctors, hospitals, or other providers to give gender transition medical care to anyone under 18. That includes puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and related surgeries. Exceptions exist for medical emergencies, certain biological conditions, and naturally occurring early puberty, and providers may still discuss options or refer patients to mental health professionals.
Who does it affect?
Only providers and those who assist them can face penalties. Minors and their parents or guardians are fully protected from any fines or punishment under this bill.
Why does it matter?
Providers who violate the ban could face federal fines and civil lawsuits. Affected minors or their families could sue in federal court for up to 25 years after the minor turns 18.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Fines start at $100K per violation
- Fine funds go to detransition nonprofits
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 29, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.