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PA SB819
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amanda Cappelletti
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AI Summary
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Pennsylvania Senate Bill 819, the "Protecting Parents of Transgender Children Act," prohibits the Commonwealth and political subdivisions from preventing parents, legal custodians, or legal guardians from obtaining medically accurate information or evidence-based medical services for minors.
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Obtaining, aiding, or allowing a minor to obtain medically accurate and appropriate information or evidence-based medical services shall not constitute child abuse under Pennsylvania law.
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"Medically accurate" is defined as information verified by peer-reviewed research, recognized by leading medical organizations, or recommended in practice guidelines of nationally recognized accrediting organizations.
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"Medically appropriate" must be consistent with applicable legal, health, and professional standards, the patient's clinical circumstances, and the patient's known wishes and beliefs.
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The act would take effect immediately upon enactment; introduced June 3, 2025, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Legislative Description
Prohibiting governmental action against parents, legal custodians and legal guardians of minors in the provision of certain information and services to minors; and providing for certain protection from child abuse claims.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
6/3/2025