This bill aims to protect the privacy of minors by preventing healthcare providers from asking about their gender identity or sexual preference unless it's essential for their care. It ensures that sensitive information is not collected unnecessarily during medical visits.
1. This bill stops healthcare providers from asking minors about their gender identity or sexual preference. 2. Providers must not request this information unless it is necessary for medical care. 3. The bill applies to programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program. 4. A reporting system will be created for individuals to report violations of this rule. 5. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted.
Minors seeking healthcare services and their families will be directly affected by this bill.