Indiana House Bill HB1121

Indiana 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/4/22
• Refer: 1/4/22

Caption

Gender transition therapies report.

Impact

The implementation of HB1121 will introduce mandatory reporting requirements which are intended to give state legislators insight into the prevalence of gender transition procedures among minors. Healthcare professionals will need to document the number of surgeries performed, prescriptions issued, and other relevant patient data while maintaining confidentiality by ensuring no identifying patient information is revealed in the reports. This regulation aims to align health care practices with state-level tracking and legislative oversight.

Summary

House Bill 1121 aims to regulate the reporting of gender transition therapies provided to minors by health care professionals in Indiana. It stipulates that specific data regarding gender transition surgeries, prescriptions, and patient demographics must be reported to the state health department annually. The bill defines 'gender transition' and outlines the roles of various health care professionals involved in administering these therapies. The law is set to come into effect on July 1, 2022.

Contention

There are expected points of contention surrounding this bill, especially with regard to the implications for parental rights and the privacy of minors. Supporters may argue that the bill will help ensure the safe and responsible administration of gender transition therapies, while opponents could view it as an infringement on personal freedoms and potentially stigmatizing for minors undergoing gender transition. The balance between safeguarding minors and respecting personal choices in healthcare is likely to be a prominent topic in discussions surrounding the bill.