Senate bill would ban youth gender transition care

What does this do?

This bill would make it a federal violation for any medical provider to perform gender transition procedures — including puberty blockers, hormone treatments, or surgeries — on a person under 18. Exceptions exist for treating intersex conditions, emergency care that prevents death or serious harm, and puberty suppression for abnormally early puberty. The bill also sets up a grant program to help people who want to reverse a prior gender transition procedure.

Who does it affect?

This bill affects minors under 18, their parents or guardians, and any medical professionals who perform these procedures. Organizations that want to receive grants must not perform or refer patients for gender transition procedures or most abortions.

Why does it matter?

Medical providers who violate the ban could face federal fines and civil lawsuits. Minors or their families would have up to 25 years after the minor turns 18 to file a lawsuit seeking medical costs, emotional distress damages, and potentially more.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Fines start at $100K per violation
• Fines paid by violating provider
• Fine funds reverse-transition grants