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Standard Summary
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The PROTECTS Act prohibits federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to minors.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits federal funding for specified gender transition surgeries on individuals under 18
- 2Defines extensive list of covered procedures including mastectomy, hysterectomy, and hormone treatments
- 3Includes exceptions for precocious puberty treatment and medically necessary procedures for genetic disorders
- 4Provides specific definitions of sex, male, and female based on biological characteristics
- 5Applies to all federal funds and programs
- 6Includes broad definition of transition procedures including cosmetic surgeries
Impact Areas
Federal healthcare funding and policyTransgender youth and their familiesHealthcare providers and facilitiesLGBTQ+ rights and advocacyState and federal healthcare programs
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