HR. 3492In Committee
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
Establishes federal criminal penalties for certain gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and expands prohibited conduct tied to female genital mutilation
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal criminal penalties for certain gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and expands prohibited conduct tied to female genital mutilation
Key points
- Amend female genital mutilation offenses
- Establish federal offenses for treatments
- Prohibit prosecution of minors treated
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-12-18 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedChild healthCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDrug therapySex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSurgery and anesthesia