Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide specific details about the types of procedures or treatments prohibited, nor does it specify penalties for violations.
Banning Gender Reassignment for Minors
This law adds new rules to Michigan's health laws that prohibit gender reassignment procedures and treatments for minors.
What This Bill Does
- It amends existing health laws in Michigan by adding two new sections.
Who It Names or Affects
- Doctors and hospitals who treat children
- Minors under the age of 18
Terms To Know
- gender reassignment
- Medical treatments or surgeries that help someone change their body to match how they feel about their gender.
- minors
- People who are under the age of 18 and not yet adults.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what will happen if someone breaks these rules.
- It is unclear how this law might affect existing medical treatments for minors.