118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3328Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023

To amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced May 15, 2023
Last action May 15, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 15, 2023
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Referred
May 15, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
May 15, 2023
Introduced in House
May 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.