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Mississippi Senate Bill SB2728

Mississippi 2022 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2728

Introduced
1/17/22  
Refer
1/17/22  

Caption

Mississippi Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act; create.

Impact

The legislation enforces a significant restriction on the healthcare options available to minors experiencing gender dysphoria. It disallows not only surgeries but also hormonal treatments like puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. Should healthcare professionals violate this statute, they face disciplinary actions, and public funds are prohibited from being allocated to entities providing these services. Moreover, the state Medicaid Program is barred from covering gender transition procedures for minors, indicating a substantial shift in the availability of such healthcare in Mississippi.

Summary

Senate Bill 2728, known as the Mississippi Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, prohibits healthcare professionals from providing gender transition procedures to individuals under the age of 18. The bill specifically bars any medical or surgical intervention that alters physical characteristics consistent with the individual's biological sex while identifying several exceptions, such as treatment for developmental disorders or other serious health conditions. Through this restriction, the Mississippi Legislature states its aim is to protect vulnerable youth from what it characterizes as potentially harmful medical practices.

Contention

The SAFE Act has ignited considerable debate among stakeholders. Proponents justify the legislation by citing concerns over the rapid rise in gender reassignment procedures and emphasize the necessity of protecting children's emotional and psychological well-being. They argue that many minors ultimately reject gender transition as they mature. Conversely, opponents view the bill as a harmful governmental overreach that strips away vital rights and healthcare options for transgender youth, potentially leading to increased mental health issues among affected individuals who are denied necessary medical care.

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