Connecticut HB05516 protects health care providers from adverse actions for providing gender-affirming health care services.

Connecticut HB05516, effective July 1, 2026, safeguards health care providers from adverse actions by health care entities for providing gender-affirming health care services. The act defines "gender-affirming health care services" as medical care for gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. It prohibits health care entities from limiting providers' ability to offer comprehensive, medically accurate information and counseling about reproductive and gender-affirming health care services.

Connecticut HB05516 protects health care providers from adverse actions for providing gender-affirming health care services.

Connecticut HB05516, effective July 1, 2026, safeguards health care providers from adverse actions by health care entities for providing gender-affirming health care services. The act defines "gender-affirming health care services" as medical care for gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. It prohibits health care entities from limiting providers' ability to offer comprehensive, medically accurate information and counseling about reproductive and gender-affirming health care services.