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Transgender Military Service Rules: New Requirements

New regulations define military service rules for transgender individuals. They introduce restrictions for those diagnosed with gender dysphoria and those who have undergone or require gender transition. Citizens planning military service should review these changes to understand how they might affect their ability to join or continue serving.
Key points
Individuals with a gender dysphoria diagnosis can serve only in limited circumstances, e.g., after 36 consecutive months of stability in their biological sex prior to accession.
Service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria after entering service may be retained if they do not require gender change and remain deployable; treatment excludes gender reassignment surgery or hormone therapy initiation.
Transgender individuals who have undergone or require gender transition are disqualified from military service.
Transgender individuals without a history of gender dysphoria may serve in their biological sex if otherwise qualified.
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Print number: 118_HR_1064
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2023-02-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Military Readiness Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1064.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals with a gender dysphoria diagnosis can serve only in limited circumstances, e.g., after 36 consecutive months of stability in their biological sex prior to accession.
  • Service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria after entering service may be retained if they do not require gender change and remain deployable; treatment excludes gender reassignment surgery or hormone therapy initiation.
  • Transgender individuals who have undergone or require gender transition are disqualified from military service.
  • Transgender individuals without a history of gender dysphoria may serve in their biological sex if otherwise qualified.
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 Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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