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Federal Funding Ban on Sex-Trait Altering Treatments for Minors.

This law prohibits the use of federal funds to pay for, promote, or support medical treatments that alter sex traits in individuals under 18. It establishes new, strengthened rights for parents regarding consent for such treatments and creates a long window for individuals who received these treatments as minors to sue medical providers for harm. Medical institutions and schools risk losing federal funding if they violate these rules.
Key points
Federal money cannot be used to fund, promote, or support sex-trait altering treatments (including puberty blockers and hormones) for individuals under 18.
Parents gain the right to decline such treatments, and states violating these parental rights (e.g., by separating a child from a parent) risk losing specific federal funds (like Medicaid).
Individuals harmed by these treatments received as minors have 30 years after reaching adulthood to file a lawsuit against medical providers or institutions, potentially receiving treble damages.
Healthcare providers are protected from penalties or discrimination if they refuse to participate in or refer for these treatments based on conscience.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2387
Sponsor: Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3]
Process start date: 2025-03-26