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HB 2065

Repeals provisions relating to gender transition procedures

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Wick Thomas

The bill would repeal Missouri statutes governing gender-affirming care, removing specific state regulatory controls and protections for gender transition procedures.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2065

Summary of HB 2065 (Missouri, 2026)

Purpose and intent

  • HB 2065 seeks to repeal provisions related to gender transition procedures. In practical terms, the bill would remove existing laws, regulations, or restrictions in Missouri that govern gender-affirming medical procedures, treatments, or related policies for individuals seeking to transition.
  • The bill is positioned as a repeal of statutes governing gender transition procedures, potentially eliminating certain protections, requirements, or regulatory controls that currently apply to such procedures.

Key provisions and changes (what would change if enacted)

  • Repeal of provisions: The bill would eliminate statutory language that explicitly addresses gender transition procedures. This could include rules around:
    • Medical treatments (e.g., puberty blockers, hormone therapies, gender-affirming surgeries) for minors or adults, depending on current Missouri law.
    • Regulation or licensing requirements for providers delivering gender-affirming care.
    • Any statutory prohibitions, consent requirements, or age limitations tied to gender transition procedures.
  • Regulatory footprint: By repealing these provisions, the state’s formal statutory framework governing gender transition procedures would be removed, potentially leaving these matters to other areas of law (e.g., general medical practice regulations) or to clinical practice without a targeted statutory framework.
  • Potential alignment with broader policy direction: The repeal aligns with efforts that limit or withdraw state-regulated guidance on gender-affirming care, though the bill’s text would determine the exact scope (minors vs. adults, modalities covered, timelines, etc.).

Who or what would be affected

  • Individuals seeking gender transition procedures: Depending on the current statutory framework being repealed, patients might face a shift in the regulatory environment surrounding access, informed consent, and protections.
  • Healthcare providers and facilities: Clinicians and clinics that previously adhered to state statutes governing gender-affirming care may operate under a different regulatory regime (e.g., general medical practice standards or other public health rules).
  • State agencies and attorneys: The repeal would require adjustments in how state departments interpret and enforce laws related to gender transition procedures, and could affect ongoing regulatory guidance, licensure, and prosecutorial discretion if such provisions existed.
  • Legal landscape for gender-affirming care: The overall regulatory climate for gender transition procedures in Missouri would be altered, potentially reducing or removing state-specific statutory controls.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referrals and readings:
    • Referred to Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.
    • Previously progressed through standard readings: Read Second Time (H) on January 8, 2026; Read First Time (H) on January 7, 2026.
    • Pre-filed on December 1, 2025.
  • Next steps (typical legislative path):
    • If continued, the bill would undergo committee consideration in the House, potential amendments, and then moves to the Senate for similar consideration.
    • Timelines depend on committee action, floor votes, and any negotiations between chambers.

Notes

  • Co-sponsor: Wick Thomas.
  • The precise scope (which procedures, age groups, or healthcare settings are affected) depends on the exact language of the current statute being repealed. The summary reflects the general effect of repealing provisions related to gender transition procedures.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific audiences (e.g., healthcare providers, advocates, or policymakers) or compare it to existing Missouri law on gender-affirming care to illustrate the concrete regulatory changes.

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

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