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MO HB2033
Bill
Status
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Schmidt
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AI Summary
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Prohibits health care providers from performing gender transition surgeries on individuals under 18 years of age
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Bans prescribing or administering cross-sex hormones and puberty-blocking drugs for gender transition purposes to minors, with a temporary exception until March 1, 2027 for those who began treatment before August 28, 2023
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Removes the previous August 28, 2027 expiration date, making the restrictions on hormones and puberty-blocking drugs permanent
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Creates a private right of action with a 15-year statute of limitations, minimum damages of $500,000, treble damages, and a rebuttable presumption of harm if infertility results
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Exempts treatment for individuals with medically-verifiable disorders of sex development and procedures necessary to prevent imminent danger of death or major bodily impairment
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to gender transition procedures
Last Action
Second read and referred: Families, Seniors and Health(S)
2/26/2026