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SF 4912

Prohibit gender-affirming medical care and certain counseling for minors in the state of Minnesota

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Green and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill prohibits gender-affirming medical care and counseling for minors, restricting treatment options youth and providers might otherwise pursue.

Referred to Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SF 4912

Legislative bill overview

SF 4912 would prohibit healthcare providers from offering gender-affirming medical interventions and certain counseling services to minors in Minnesota. The bill restricts both surgical and non-surgical medical treatments related to gender identity for individuals under 18, along with related mental health counseling that affirms a minor's gender identity.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects healthcare access for transgender and gender-nonconforming youth in Minnesota, potentially limiting treatment options that some medical organizations support while others oppose. The bill raises questions about parental rights, medical autonomy, state regulatory authority, and the role of government in healthcare decisions for minors.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical consensus disagreement: Major medical organizations (American Medical Association, American Psychological Association) support age-appropriate gender-affirming care, while other medical professionals and organizations argue for more caution or prohibition
  • Parental authority vs. state regulation: Tension between parental decision-making rights and state government's power to restrict medical treatments parents and providers might choose
  • Counseling restrictions: Defining what constitutes prohibited "affirming" counseling versus permissible therapeutic care creates implementation and free speech concerns
  • Interstate access: Minors may travel to other states for restricted care, raising questions about the bill's practical effectiveness
  • Mental health outcomes: Disagreement over whether restricting these services protects youth welfare or increases mental health risks

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

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