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ID H0822

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Schools, childcare providers, and healthcare providers must notify parents within 72 hours if a minor requests to use different pronouns, names, restrooms, or participate in activities that differ from their biological sex

  • Covered entities are prohibited from withholding information about a child's interest in sex transition procedures or aiding social transitions without written parental consent

  • Parents or guardians may sue covered entities for violations and recover declaratory relief, injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees

  • The Attorney General may investigate violations and seek civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation, with penalties deposited in the state general fund

  • Effective July 1, 2026, with emergency declaration; applies to children under 18 who are not married or legally emancipated

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish the Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act.

PEDIATRIC SECRETIVE TRANSITIONS PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules3/12/2026
Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/5/2026

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