SB3842 amends the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to include transgenderism in the definition of "mental illness.
SB3842 modifies the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code by expanding the definition of "mental illness" to encompass transgenderism, which is the condition of identifying with a gender other than the one assigned at birth. This change aims to ensure that individuals experiencing gender dysphoria are recognized and potentially eligible for mental health services and support.
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