SB819

Prohibiting governmental action against parents, legal custodians and legal guardians of minors in the provision of certain information and services to minors; and providing for certain protection from child abuse claims.

Introduced·6/3/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB819 protects parents and guardians from government action for providing medically accurate information and services to minors.

Pennsylvania SB819, known as the Protecting Parents of Transgender Children Act, prohibits the government from taking action against parents, legal custodians, and legal guardians for providing medically accurate information and evidence-based medical services to minors. This includes protection from child abuse claims when these individuals obtain or facilitate access to such information and services. The act defines "medically accurate" information as supported by peer-reviewed research, recognized by leading medical organizations, or recommended by national medical practice guidelines.

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History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Referred to Judiciary