Protecting Children from Experimentation Act of 2025

Legal Protection for Recipients: The bill ensures that any person who has undergone a gender transition procedure cannot be arrested or prosecuted for an offense under this specific section. (Sec. 2260B (b))

Right to Civil Action: An individual who has undergone a gender transition procedure under these terms has the right to bring a civil action for appropriate relief against the person who performed the procedure. (Sec. 2260B (c))

Continued Care for Specific Medical Needs: The bill excludes certain services from the prohibition, such as treating infections, injuries, or diseases caused by these procedures, or treating physical disorders that pose imminent danger of death or impairment of major bodily function. (Sec. 2260B (e)(3)(B)(iii-iv))

Criminal Penalties for Health Care Professionals: Physical or mental health care professionals who perform or aid in gender transition procedures under the described circumstances could face fines, up to 5 years in prison, or both. (Sec. 2260B (a))

Broad Definition of Prohibited Procedures: The bill defines "gender transition procedure" to include a wide range of interventions, such as hormone treatments, various surgeries (like mastectomies or vasectomies), and even certain plastic or cosmetic surgeries. (Sec. 2260B (e)(3)(A))

Strict Definition of Minor: The prohibition applies to anyone under the age of 18. (Sec. 2260B (e)(5))