South Carolina S0540 amends the definition of child abuse to exclude certain actions related to gender identity.

South Carolina S0540 amends the definition of child abuse or neglect to clarify that raising a child consistent with the child's sex does not constitute abuse. It also excludes from the definition of abuse the seeking of lawful mental healthcare services to assist a child in living consistent with their sex or declining to consent to physical or mental healthcare services for the purpose of gender transition.

South Carolina S0540 amends the definition of child abuse to exclude certain actions related to gender identity.

South Carolina S0540 amends the definition of child abuse or neglect to clarify that raising a child consistent with the child's sex does not constitute abuse. It also excludes from the definition of abuse the seeking of lawful mental healthcare services to assist a child in living consistent with their sex or declining to consent to physical or mental healthcare services for the purpose of gender transition.