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HB 25-1253

Youth Health Protection Act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carlos Barron and 4 co-sponsors

The Youth Health Protection Act restricts gender-related medical treatments for minors, emphasizes parental rights, and imposes penalties on non-compliant medical professionals.

House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · HB 25-1253

Summary of HB 25-1253: Youth Health Protection Act

Bill Information:
- Bill Number: HB 25-1253
- Title: Youth Health Protection Act
- Status: Postponed Indefinitely by the House Committee on Health & Human Services
- Introduced: February 12, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Youth Health Protection Act aims to restrict medical procedures and treatments related to gender dysphoria for minors. The bill seeks to establish legal protections for individuals involved in counseling or advising minors on issues of gender identity, emphasizing parental rights in the decision-making process regarding minors' health care.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several significant provisions:

  1. Restrictions on Medical Treatments:

    • Medical professionals are prohibited from performing or assisting in any medical procedures that further a minor's desire to present as a gender inconsistent with their biological sex. This includes:
      • Surgical procedures such as castration, mastectomy, and vaginoplasty.
      • Administration of puberty-blocking medications or hormones that induce infertility.

  2. Parental Consent:

    • Parental consent is required for any treatment or activity aimed at shaping a minor's understanding of sex and gender or treating gender dysphoria.

  3. Reporting Obligations:

    • Government employees must report a minor's desire to present as a different gender to their parents or guardians.

  4. Legal Protections:

    • Establishes a civil right of action for individuals harmed by violations of the bill.
    • Provides whistleblower protections for those reporting violations or expressing concerns about health care practices.

  5. Funding Restrictions:

    • State funds cannot be used for any health care services related to gender transition procedures for minors.

Impact

The bill's provisions would have affected various stakeholders, including:

  • Medical Professionals: Subject to penalties for non-compliance, including potential loss of licensure.
  • Parents and Guardians: Empowered to make decisions regarding their children's health care without state interference.
  • State Agencies: The bill projected a net reduction in appropriations of $58,817 for FY 2025-26, with potential increases in legal claims against state health professionals.

Fiscal Implications

  • State Expenditures: Estimated to decrease by approximately $30,000 annually, with specific costs associated with legal services and liability claims.
  • State Revenue: Expected to increase by about $300,000 starting in FY 2026-27 from additional fees collected from regulated health care professionals.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and assigned to the House Committee on Health & Human Services but was postponed indefinitely on March 11, 2025, meaning it will not advance in the legislative process.

Conclusion

The Youth Health Protection Act aimed to impose strict regulations on medical treatments related to gender identity for minors while enhancing parental rights and establishing legal protections for individuals involved in counseling. However, the bill was ultimately postponed indefinitely, halting its progression through the legislative process.

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

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