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Federal Ban on Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Under 18.

This bill establishes a federal prohibition on healthcare professionals performing or referring minors (under 18) for medical or surgical gender transition procedures. Professionals violating this law face fines and up to five years in prison. The bill allows individuals who received these procedures as minors to file civil lawsuits against the providers.
Key points
Healthcare providers are federally prohibited from performing or referring minors for gender transition surgeries, puberty blockers, or cross-sex hormones.
Violating this prohibition is a federal crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison for the healthcare professional.
The law specifically excludes treatment for medically verifiable disorders of sex development (intersex conditions).
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Print number: 118_S_1597
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1597.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Healthcare providers are federally prohibited from performing or referring minors for gender transition surgeries, puberty blockers, or cross-sex hormones.
  • Violating this prohibition is a federal crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison for the healthcare professional.
  • The law specifically excludes treatment for medically verifiable disorders of sex development (intersex conditions).
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 2025-12-26.

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