H.R. 3328 · 118th Congress
Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Doug LaMalfa
- Introduced
- 2023-05-15
- Latest action
- 2023-05-15 · Introduced in House
Summary
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.