PRINTER'S NO. 3426
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
801
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY SCHEMEL, MARCH 10, 2020
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, MARCH 10, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Encouraging members of the General Assembly to convene public
hearings to receive testimony from medical professionals
regarding the appropriate standards of care for children with
gender dysphoria.
WHEREAS, In 2017, the General Assembly passed House Bill No.
1388, Printer's No. 1749, which reauthorized the Children's
Health Insurance Program (CHIP) under section 2309-A of the
Insurance Company Law of 1921; and
WHEREAS, As part of the discussion regarding the
reauthorization of CHIP, an amendment was proposed to House Bill
No. 1388, Printer's No. 1749, to limit the use of State tax
dollars to provide care under CHIP for gender transition
services for children with gender dysphoria; and
WHEREAS, In 2017, separate legislation was also proposed to
specifically address the issue of providing care under CHIP for
gender transition services for children with gender dysphoria;
and
WHEREAS, While considering the issue, members of the General
Assembly deliberated about the appropriate standards of care for
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children with gender dysphoria, including the proper terminology
to use when referring to children with gender dysphoria; and
WHEREAS, Members of the General Assembly have not received
testimony from medical professionals regarding the appropriate
standards of care for children with gender dysphoria; and
WHEREAS, Members of the General Assembly would acquire a
better understanding of the appropriate standards of care for
children with gender dysphoria by receiving testimony from
medical professionals who specialize in child health care;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage members
of the General Assembly to convene public hearings to receive
testimony from medical professionals regarding the appropriate
standards of care for children with gender dysphoria.
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