New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S3076

Introduced
9/29/22  

Caption

Establishes "Child Protection and Anti-Mutilation Act."

Impact

S3076 aims to amend existing laws to further define and limit medical practices permitted for children, particularly in the context of gender transition. This bill is expected to have significant implications for medical professionals, practitioners, and the families of minors seeking gender-affirming treatments, as they will be legally restricted from providing such care under the proposed conditions. The only exceptions to the prohibitions are for minors diagnosed with medically verifiable disorders of sex development, thus excluding many transgender youth from accessing necessary medical support.

Summary

Senate Bill S3076, known as the 'Child Protection and Anti-Mutilation Act', seeks to safeguard minors by prohibiting certain medical and surgical interventions related to gender identity. The proposed legislation prohibits the administration of puberty blockers, supraphysiologic doses of hormones, and relevant surgeries for individuals under 18. The intent behind this bill is to prevent practices that the bill's sponsors deem harmful or unnecessary for minors, effectively placing restrictions on gender-affirming care in New Jersey.

Contention

The introduction of S3076 has sparked considerable debate across various political and social spectrums. Advocates argue that the bill is essential for protecting children from irreversible medical procedures that could have long-term implications on their health and well-being. Conversely, opponents view this bill as an infringement on the rights of transgender minors and their families, emphasizing the importance of access to gender-affirming care and the autonomy of medical decision-making. This divisiveness in support and opposition underscores deep societal conflicts regarding gender identity and the rights of youth.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NJ HB2171

Vulnerable Child Protection Act

NJ SB1074

Youth Health Protection Act; established, civil penalty.

NJ SB960

Youth Health Protection Act; established, civil penalty.

NJ SB671

Youth Health Protection Act; established, civil penalty.

NJ SB598

Establishes the "Missouri Child and Adolescent Protection Act"

NJ HB1668

To Create The Vulnerable Youth Protection Act; And To Authorize A Civil Action For Social Transitioning And Castration, Sterilization, Or Mutilation Of A Minor.

NJ SB99

Provide for a youth health protection act

NJ SB26

Creating a civil cause of action against a physician who performs childhood gender reassignment service and requiring revocation of a physician's license who performs childhood gender reassignment service.

NJ SB5

Public health, prohibits medical procedures on minor children intended to alter apprearance of gender with exceptions, provides for certain disclosures by school officials, establishes criminal penalties

NJ SB353

Creating a civil cause of action against a physician who performs childhood gender reassignment service and requiring revocation of a physician's license who performs childhood gender reassignment service.

Similar Bills

AZ SB1045

Minors; gender identity; reassignment; prohibitions

LA HB575

Restricts prescribing and dispensing of certain drugs to delay puberty and prohibits withholding of certain information from the minor's parent or legal guardian (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

WV HB2007

Prohibiting certain medical practices

WV SB299

Modifying WV regulations on pubertal modulation, hormonal therapy, and gender reassignment

IA HF623

A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities regarding gender transition procedures relative to minors, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 214.)

IA SSB1197

A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities regarding gender transition procedures relative to minors, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 538.)

IA HSB214

A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities regarding gender transition procedures relative to minors, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 623.)

IA SF538

A bill for an act relating to prohibited activities regarding gender transition procedures relative to minors, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1197.) Effective date: 03/22/2023. Contingent applicability date.