United StatesProhibits gender transition procedures for minors and funds detransition services
It changes which medical treatments minors can receive, creates legal penalties, and directs federal funding toward reversing prior treatments.
What it does
Prohibits performing or aiding gender-transition procedures on minors across federal jurisdiction and interstate-commerce connections.
Defines 'gender transition procedure' very broadly to include hormone treatments, puberty blockers, many surgeries, and other listed interventions.
Authorizes the HHS Secretary to impose civil monetary penalties (minimum $100,000 per violation) and directs the Attorney General to collect them.
Creates a private cause of action for minors (and their parents/guardians/caretakers) to sue for compensatory, non-economic, and possibly punitive damages.
Establishes a Victims of Gender Transition Procedures Compensation Fund and an HHS grant program for nonprofits to provide detransition information, referrals, and services.
Argument forProtects minors by banning medical interventions intended to alter secondary sex characteristics or reproductive organs while they are under 18.
Argument againstThe broad definition of prohibited procedures could restrict accepted medical treatments and clinical judgment, potentially harming minors whose providers believe treatment is appropriate.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Introduced in SenateLatest
- Apr 29Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Introduced
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