S 1597 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-05-15· Sponsored by Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2023-05-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for health care professionals who perform or provide referrals for gender transition procedures on minors. A physical or mental health care professional who performs or provides a referral for a gender transition procedure on a minor is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. The bill authorizes civil remedies for a minor who undergoes a gender transition procedure. A minor who undergoes a gender transition procedure may not be arrested or prosecuted for an offense under this bill.…

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Cosponsors (9)

9 Republicans