Relating to traveling with a child to facilitate the provision of certain gender transitioning or gender reassignment procedures or treatments to that child; creating a criminal offense.
Impact
The enactment of HB4710 would significantly alter the landscape of child healthcare in Texas, particularly relating to gender identity issues. By criminalizing the act of facilitating out-of-state treatments that are regarded as prohibited by Texas law, the bill could lead to severe legal consequences for parents who wish to obtain gender-affirming care for their children. The proposed law aims to align with the state's existing prohibitions on certain gender-related medical procedures, enhancing the state's stance on this sensitive topic.
Summary
House Bill 4710 introduces a new legal framework regarding the traveling of children to receive gender transitioning or reassignment procedures that would be prohibited under Texas law. Specifically, the bill imposes a criminal offense for parents or guardians who take a child out of Texas to facilitate access to such treatments or procedures. This legislation aims to deter parents from seeking services that are not authorized under existing statutes in Texas, effectively creating a legal barrier against interstate travel for these purposes.
Contention
The bill is likely to generate considerable debate and controversy. Proponents argue that it protects children from undergoing procedures that may be deemed inappropriate or invasive, reflecting the state's commitment to safeguard minors. Conversely, opponents may assert that the law infringes upon parental rights and can potentially lead to adverse health outcomes for transgender youth by denying them access to necessary healthcare. This divide highlights the broader societal issues regarding gender identity and reproductive rights, marking HB4710 as a focal point in ongoing discussions about the rights of parents versus state interventions.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on providing to certain children procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Relating to prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and on the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures and treatments.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and to the abuse of a child.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Relating to liability for the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense.