HB150 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes AllenSecretary

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Public health, medical procedures for minors intended to alter appearance of gender prohibited, exceptions provided, criminal penalties provided

Summary

HB150 would ban gender-affirming medical care for minors, require parental disclosure of student gender concerns by schools, and impose criminal penalties for violations.

What This Bill Does

It prohibits puberty blockers, supraphysiologic doses of testosterone or estrogen, and surgeries that sterilize or alter the appearance of genitalia in minors, with limited exceptions. It requires schools to disclose certain information about a student’s gender concerns to a parent or guardian and bars school staff from withholding that information. Violations would be Class C felonies, and the bill states it creates a new crime, affecting local-funding requirements; the act would take effect 30 days after governor approval. It preserves existing medical liability rules and allows licensed mental health professionals to provide care within current standards.

Who It Affects

• Minors who might seek gender-affirming medical care, who would be restricted by the prohibitions.
• Parents or guardians of minors, who would receive information from schools and be involved in decisions.
• School staff and school districts, who must disclose information to parents and refrain from withholding it.
• Medical and mental health professionals who treat minors, who could face criminal penalties for violations and must follow current standards.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits puberty blockers, supra-physiologic doses of testosterone or estrogen, and sterilizing or genital-altering surgeries for minors, with limited exceptions.
• Provides an exception for minors with medically verifiable disorders of sex development.
• Requires schools to disclose information about a student’s gender concerns to parents and prohibits staff from withholding such information.
• Sets the violations as Class C felonies and notes the bill creates a new crime, with effectiveness 30 days after governor action; also clarifies local-funding implications under Amendment 621.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Public Health Department