Hawaii SB873 prohibits certain surgeries on infants with variations in physical sex characteristics unless medically necessary.

Hawaii SB873 aims to protect infants born with variations in their physical sex characteristics by prohibiting specific surgeries unless they are required to address an immediate risk of physical harm. The bill bans procedures such as clitoroplasty, gonadectomy, and urethral lengthening or rerouting on individuals under one year of age. Exceptions include surgeries to remove tissue with a high risk of malignancy, to treat urinary incontinence, to address complications from previous surgeries, and to preserve life in emergencies.

Hawaii SB873 prohibits certain surgeries on infants with variations in physical sex characteristics unless medically necessary.

Hawaii SB873 aims to protect infants born with variations in their physical sex characteristics by prohibiting specific surgeries unless they are required to address an immediate risk of physical harm. The bill bans procedures such as clitoroplasty, gonadectomy, and urethral lengthening or rerouting on individuals under one year of age. Exceptions include surgeries to remove tissue with a high risk of malignancy, to treat urinary incontinence, to address complications from previous surgeries, and to preserve life in emergencies.