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IL SB3920
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Chesney
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AI Summary
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Prohibits physicians from prescribing puberty-suppressing drugs, cross-sex hormones, or performing gender-related surgeries (mastectomy, vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, orchiectomy, etc.) on individuals under 18 for treating gender dysphoria
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Classifies any medical efforts to modify anatomy, physiology, or biochemistry of minors with gender dysphoria as unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action by licensing boards
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Bars medical doctors and mental health providers from referring anyone under 18 to other physicians for chemical or surgical gender dysphoria interventions
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Cites legislative findings asserting puberty-blocking medications are "off-label," that 60-90% of gender-dysphoric children desist without intervention, and references health risks including sterility, bone growth issues, and cardiovascular complications
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Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to incorporate these restrictions and enforcement mechanisms
Legislative Description
YOUTH HEALTH PROTECTION ACT
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/6/2026