Military Service Restrictions for Transgender Individuals Based on Biological Sex.
This bill establishes strict eligibility requirements for transgender individuals serving in the Armed Forces. It disqualifies individuals who have undergone or seek gender transition procedures, including hormonal and surgical interventions. All service members must serve according to their biological sex, and military records (DEERS) must be updated to reflect this biological sex, overriding previous changes.
Key points
Individuals who have undergone or are seeking gender transition procedures (hormones, surgery) are disqualified from military service.
All service members must serve in accordance with their biological sex, and military identification records must be updated to match this sex.
Those with a history of gender dysphoria may only serve if they have been stable in their biological sex for 36 months prior to joining and do not undergo transition procedures while serving.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_435
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-02-15