Expressing support for the recognition of "Detransition Awareness Day".
This is a non-binding House resolution (H. Res. 224) introduced in the 119th Congress. It expresses support for recognizing “Detransition Awareness Day” and acknowledges the experiences of individuals who have detransitioned or are detransitioning. The resolution urges a set of policy directions and actions, including expanded mental health support, enhanced informed consent about risks and irreversibility of sex trait modification interventions, possible legislative changes to malpractice timelines and damages caps, and a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) review of related literature to promote ethical medical standards that avoid invasive alteration of sex traits. It also commends detransitioned individuals and encourages states to adopt similar resolutions and initiatives. As a resolution, it is a statement of support and policy preferences rather than a bill that itself creates law. The provisions call on Congress and state governments to consider certain reforms and on HHS to issue guidelines, but any concrete legal changes would require separate legislation.
Key Points
- 1Expresses support for recognizing “Detransition Awareness Day” and for public and legislative understanding of the experiences of detransitioned individuals.
- 2Calls for policies to:
- 3- Ensure comprehensive mental health services for people who experience discomfort with their sex.
- 4- Promote informed consent processes that fully disclose risks and the potential irreversibility of sex trait modification interventions.
- 5Urges legislative action to:
- 6- Extend statutes of limitations for medical malpractice or negligence claims related to sex trait modification interventions.
- 7- Remove caps on damages to ensure compensation for physical and psychological injuries.
- 8Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to:
- 9- Review current literature on care for individuals distressed by their sex.
- 10- Promulgate guidelines to promote ethical medical standards, avoiding physiologically invasive practices that alter sex traits, and update patient-rights protections.
- 11Commends detransitioned individuals and encourages broader adoption of similar resolutions by states to support affected people and uphold ethical medical practices.