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ID H0739
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Schools, childcare providers, and healthcare providers must notify parents within 72 hours if a minor requests to use different pronouns, a different name, opposite-sex facilities, or to participate on opposite-sex athletic teams
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Covered entities are prohibited from withholding information from parents about a child's expressed interest in sex transition procedures or aiding a child's efforts to obtain such procedures
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Parents may file civil lawsuits against violating entities and recover declaratory relief, injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees
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The Attorney General may investigate violations, seek civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation, and refer violators to professional licensing boards for discipline
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Effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency declaration; applies to unmarried, non-emancipated individuals under 18
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish the Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act.
PEDIATRIC SECRETIVE TRANSITIONS PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
2/26/2026