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AR SB347

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the Vulnerable Child Protection Act as a new subchapter in Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 27

  • Prohibits healthcare professionals from providing gender reassignment services (including surgery or hormone treatment) to minors under 18 years of age

  • Establishes disciplinary consequences for violations, including suspension or revocation of a healthcare professional's license, certificate, or authorization to practice

  • Makes knowingly providing gender reassignment services to a minor a Class D felony upon conviction

  • Prohibits use of public funds for providing, referring, or covering gender reassignment services for minors, or contracting with entities to provide or refer such services

Legislative Description

To Create The Vulnerable Child Protection Act; And To Prohibit Gender Reassignment Services For Minors.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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