Senator Matthews proposes the following amendment (SMIN-4624.MW0112S):

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

 (E) A physician who knowingly performs genital gender reassignment surgery in violation of this chapter is guilty of assault and battery in the second degree as provided for in Section 16-3-600(D).