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SB 290

Health: licensing; sanctions for performing gender reassignment procedures or treatment to minors; provide for. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: SB 289'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill imposing professional sanctions on healthcare providers performing gender reassignment procedures or treatment on minors under 18.

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Bill Summary · SB 290

Legislative bill overview

SB 290 proposes to amend Michigan's medical licensing laws to impose sanctions on healthcare providers who perform gender reassignment procedures or provide gender reassignment treatment to minors. The bill is tied to SB 289, suggesting coordinated legislative action on this topic. The measure would modify existing physician licensing statutes to add restrictions around these specific medical interventions for patients under 18.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects access to medical care for transgender youth in Michigan and could influence licensing, professional consequences, and the practice of medicine in the state. It raises questions about parental rights, medical autonomy, clinical standards of care, and the regulatory scope of state medical boards. The outcome could serve as a model for or against similar legislation in other states.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: The bill's language around "gender reassignment procedures or treatment" is not detailed in the summary, leaving unclear which specific interventions would be restricted (e.g., hormone therapy, puberty blockers, surgical procedures, or all of these)
  • Clinical standards conflict: Major medical organizations (AMA, AAP, AACAP) recognize some gender-affirming care as appropriate treatment; the bill may conflict with established medical standards and clinical judgment
  • Parental authority vs. minor autonomy: The bill raises questions about decision-making authority when minors, parents, and providers have differing views on appropriate medical care

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

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