Tennessee HB1665 protects minors by restricting healthcare providers from asking certain gender-related questions without parental consent.
Tennessee HB1665 amends several titles of the Tennessee Code to protect minors in healthcare settings. It prohibits healthcare providers from asking minors about gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender-related topics without parental knowledge or consent. The bill also restricts private interviews on these topics unless the provider screens the minor and the parent consents. Additionally, it bans insurance companies from requiring such questions as a condition for payment or reimbursement.
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