The bill would make it a federal crime to knowingly provide or attempt to provide specified gender-related medical treatments to a minor when one of several links to interstate or foreign commerce applies. A violation could bring a fine, up to 10 years in prison, or both. Exceptions cover certain sex development conditions, ambiguous biological sex characteristics, and treatment for related infections, injuries, diseases, or disorders. The bill would also bar federal funding for this treatment and related health coverage. Starting 90 days after enactment, providers who furnish the treatment could lose Medicare enrollment and be barred from enrolling.
If enacted, the bill would restrict access for people under 18 to the treatments it defines, except in specified circumstances. Minors would not be subject to the criminal penalty. Providers could face criminal penalties and Medicare participation limits. The bill would also prohibit federal funds from paying for the treatment or coverage that includes it.
The bill does not estimate costs or describe possible expenses for individuals. It would prohibit the use of federal funds for the treatment and related coverage.
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