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LC005368 ======== S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN DESERVE HELP NOT HARM ACT -- MINOR'S GENDER TRANSITION Introduced ByLC003338 ======== S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ A N A C T RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RHODE ISLAND'S CHILDREN DESERVE HELP NOT HARM ACT -- MINOR'S GENDER TRANSITION Introduced By
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Legislative findings and purpose. 1 The general assembly finds that: 2 (1) Rhode Island has a compelling government interest protecting the health and safety of 3 its citizens, especially vulnerable children; 4 (2) Only a small percentage of the American population experiences distress identifying 5 with their biological sex; 6 (3) For the small percentage of children who are gender nonconforming or experience 7 distress identifying with their biological sex, studies consistently demonstrate that the majority 8 come to embrace their biological sex in adolescence or adulthood, thereby rendering most medical 9 physiological interven…It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Legislative findings and purpose. 1 The general assembly finds that: 2 (1) Rhode Island has a compelling government interest protecting the health and safety of 3 its citizens, especially vulnerable children; 4 (2) Only a small percentage of the American population experiences distress identifying 5 with their biological sex; 6 (3) For the small percentage of children who are gender nonconforming or experience 7 distress identifying with their biological sex, studies consistently demonstrate that the majority 8 come to embrace their biological sex in adolescence or adulthood, thereby rendering most medical 9 physiological interven…
ii) For biological males, some risks may include: 24 (A) Irreversible infertility; 25 (B) Thromboembolic disease, including blood clots; 26 (C) Cholelithiasis, including gallstones; 27 (D) Coronary artery disease, including heart attacks; 28 (E) Type 2 diabetes; 29 (F) Breast cancer; 30 (G) Macroprolactinoma, which is a tumor of the pituitary gland; 31 (H) Cerebrovascular disease, including strokes; and 32 (I) Hypertriglyceridemia, which is an elevated level of triglycerides in the blood; 33 (9) Genital and non-genital gender reassignment surgeries are generally not recommended 34 LC005368 - Page 3 of 11 for children, although evidence indicates referrals for children to have such surgeries…ii) For biological males, some risks may include: 24 (A) Irreversible infertility; 25 (B) Thromboembolic disease, including blood clots; 26 (C) Cholelithiasis, including gallstones; 27 (D) Coronary artery disease, including heart attacks; 28 (E) Type 2 diabetes; 29 (F) Breast cancer; 30 (G) Macroprolactinoma, which is a tumor of the pituitary gland; 31 (H) Cerebrovascular disease, including strokes; and 32 (I) Hypertriglyceridemia, which is an elevated level of triglycerides in the blood; 33 (9) Genital and non-genital gender reassignment surgeries are generally not recommended 34 LC003338 - Page 3 of 11 for children, although evidence indicates referrals for children to have such surgeries…
and right to a civil action for damages. 3 This act would take effect on January 1, 2025. 4 ======== LCand right to a civil action for damages. 3 This act would take effect on January 1, 2027. 4 ======== LC