Rep. Rose proposes the following amendment (LC-4624.SA0038H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-42-320(A) and inserting:

 Section 44-42-320. (A) A physician, mental health provider, or other health care professional shall not knowingly provide gender transition procedures that do not align with the most recent standard of care of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health to a person under eighteen years of age.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-42-320(B) and (C) and inserting:

 (B) A physician, mental health provider, or other health care professional only shall engage in the provision or performance of gender transition procedures to a person under eighteen years of age if the procedures align with the most recent standard of care of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. This section may not be construed to impose liability on any speech protected by federal or state law.