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HB 6615

AN ACT PROHIBITING SURGERY ON A MINOR FOR THE TREATMENT OF GENDER DYSPHORIA.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 1 co-sponsor

HB 6615 bans gender-affirming surgery for minors under 18, affecting patients, families, and clinicians.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health
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Bill Summary · HB 6615

Summary of HB 6615: An Act Prohibiting Surgery on a Minor for the Treatment of Gender Dysphoria

Overview

HB 6615, titled AN ACT PROHIBITING SURGERY ON A MINOR FOR THE TREATMENT OF GENDER DYSPHORIA, is a bill introduced on January 24, 2025. The primary sponsor is Gale L. Mastrofrancesco. The current status is “Ref. to Joint Committee on Public Health,” meaning the measure has been referred to the relevant committee for consideration and potential hearings.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill's core purpose is to prohibit surgical procedures performed on minors for the treatment of gender dysphoria.
  • By restricting surgeries on individuals under 18, the measure targets a specific subset of medical care related to gender-affirming treatment.

Key Provisions (Based on the bill’s title and summary)

  • Prohibition on surgical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria in minors.
  • The specific scope, definitions, and any exceptions (e.g., age thresholds, types of procedures, or medical circumstances) are not detailed in the provided information. The exact language of terms such as “minor,” “surgery,” and any permissible alternatives is not available here.
  • Enforcement mechanisms, penalties, licensing or credentialing implications for healthcare providers, and any potential exemptions or review processes are not specified in the provided summary.

Scope and Definitions (as inferred from subject areas)

  • Subject: Children, Gender identity or expression, Medical care.
  • The bill appears targeted to healthcare delivered to individuals under the age of majority (commonly 18) concerning gender dysphoria.

Affected Parties and Potential Impacts

  • Minors who might seek gender-affirming surgical care.
  • Parents or guardians contemplating or coordinating medical care for a minor.
  • Healthcare providers, surgeons, clinics, and hospitals that offer gender-affirming procedures.
  • Payers/insurers who cover medical procedures for minors (depending on how the bill interacts with coverage decisions if at all).

Procedural Status and Next Steps

  • Current status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Public Health (early-stage consideration).
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before moving to the full chamber for consideration.
  • Timeline for passage is not provided; committee action will influence whether the bill advances.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Gale L. Mastrofrancesco.

Note: This summary reflects information provided about HB 6615. The full bill text would include detailed definitions, exceptions, enforcement provisions, penalties, and implementation timelines that could significantly affect its impact.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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