Hawaii HB612 prohibits certain surgeries on infants with variations in physical sex characteristics unless medically necessary.
Hawaii HB612 aims to protect infants born with variations in their physical sex characteristics from non-emergency surgeries that can cause irreversible harm. The bill prohibits specific procedures, including clitoroplasty, gonadectomy, and urethral alterations, unless they are necessary to address immediate physical harm. The legislation seeks to safeguard bodily autonomy and ensure patient-centered care, recognizing the potential for psychological and physical harm from such surgeries. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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