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Prohibition of Gender Reassignment Medical Interventions on Minors

This bill prohibits surgeries and medications for gender reassignment for individuals under 18 years old. Those who perform such interventions may face fines or imprisonment. Individuals who underwent such procedures can seek civil action for relief.
Key points
The act bans sterilizing surgeries and mastectomies for gender reassignment in individuals under 18.
It prohibits administering puberty-blocking drugs, testosterone to biological females, and estrogen to biological males for gender reassignment.
Exceptions apply to individuals with ambiguous biological sex characteristics or specific genetic/biochemical conditions.
Persons performing prohibited medical interventions may face fines or up to 5 years imprisonment.
Individuals on whom prohibited interventions were performed will not be prosecuted but can file a civil lawsuit for damages.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_778
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_778.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act bans sterilizing surgeries and mastectomies for gender reassignment in individuals under 18.
  • It prohibits administering puberty-blocking drugs, testosterone to biological females, and estrogen to biological males for gender reassignment.
  • Exceptions apply to individuals with ambiguous biological sex characteristics or specific genetic/biochemical conditions.
  • Persons performing prohibited medical interventions may face fines or up to 5 years imprisonment.
  • Individuals on whom prohibited interventions were performed will not be prosecuted but can file a civil lawsuit for damages.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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