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HB 3130

Gender transition procedures; health services for minors; definition; referrals and aiding and abetting; punitive damages; exempting immunity protection for employees in certain actions; emergency.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Bullard and 1 co-sponsor

HB 3130 bans state funding for minor gender transition procedures, classifies them as medical misconduct, and restricts provider referrals in Oklahoma.

First Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 3130

Legislative bill overview

HB 3130 restricts gender transition medical procedures for minors in Oklahoma by prohibiting state funding for such treatments and establishing legal consequences for healthcare providers who perform them. The bill redefines certain procedures as "unprofessional conduct" under multiple medical licensing boards and includes provisions addressing parental rights, judicial review mechanisms, and liability protections for those refusing referrals.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects healthcare access for transgender minors in Oklahoma and creates potential legal exposure for medical professionals. The bill impacts insurance coverage, medical practice standards, and the legal framework governing parental consent and medical decision-making for minors—issues with significant personal, medical, and constitutional implications.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical provider liability: The bill classifies gender transition procedures as unprofessional conduct across multiple licensing boards (MDs, DOs, PAs, nurses), creating legal jeopardy for providers and potentially chilling legitimate medical practice even in cases with parental consent and appropriate clinical judgment
  • Interstate care and referral restrictions: Language regarding "aiding and abetting" and limitations on referrals could prevent providers from directing patients to out-of-state care or create legal ambiguity about information-sharing, raising First Amendment and interstate commerce concerns
  • Clinical standards conflict: Medical organizations including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics support gender transition care as appropriate treatment in certain circumstances; this bill may contradict accepted medical standards, creating conflicts in provider obligations

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

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