Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
HB 1559 prohibits nonconsensual medical procedures on foster children with intersex traits, requiring either medical necessity with the child's consent or court authorization for non-urgent procedures. It defines "intersex traits" as inborn physical characteristics not fitting typical male/female definitions and specifies prohibited treatments like clitoral reduction, genital surgeries, and hormonal therapies. The bill mandates that physicians must obtain voluntary, informed consent from the child and provide clear information about the procedure's nature and irreversibility. This applies specifically to foster children, not all minors, and aims to prevent irreversible procedures without the child's agreement or judicial oversight.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 12, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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Referred to Public Health
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Mar 12, 2025
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Ana Hernandez
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