Signed by Governor Mike Parson

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits gender affirming care for minors.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any health care provider from providing gender affirming care, gender transitioning surgery, or puberty-blocking drugs for minors under 18 years of age (Sec. A).

• Defines “health care provider” as an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of the state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of their profession (Sec. A).

• Exempts any health care provider and minor who was prescribing and receiving gender affirming care, gender transitioning surgery, or puberty-blocking drugs prior to August 28, 2023 from the aforementioned provisions (Sec. A).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits gender affirming care for minors.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any health care provider from providing gender affirming care, gender transitioning surgery, or puberty-blocking drugs for minors under 18 years of age (Sec. A).

• Defines “health care provider” as an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of the state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of their profession (Sec. A).

• Exempts any health care provider and minor who was prescribing and receiving gender affirming care, gender transitioning surgery, or puberty-blocking drugs prior to August 28, 2023 from the aforementioned provisions (Sec. A).

Full Bill Text