House Bill 26-028

This bill prohibits medically unnecessary surgical procedures intended to alter the sex characteristics of intersex infants and minors. The bill recognizes that such procedures are often irreversible and historically have been performed for social or cosmetic reasons before the individual is able to provide informed consent.

Under this legislation, non-medically necessary procedures may not be performed on an intersex child, even with parental consent. Instead, individuals may choose whether to undergo such procedures once they reach 18 years of age and can provide informed consent for themselves.

The bill allows an exception for medically necessary procedures required to address life-threatening conditions or serious medical risks. The measure aims to protect bodily autonomy while ensuring necessary medical care remains available.