Medical provider shield laws are state-level legal protections for healthcare providers (and sometimes patients/supporters) offering reproductive and gender-affirming care that is legal in their state, shielding them from out-of-state investigations, civil/criminal penalties, and professional discipline particularly in states with bans. Enact strong shield legislation to block cooperation with out-of-state requests, protect medical records, and prevent license loss for providing care lawful where given.
This bill expands the protections established under Act 2 (SLH 2023) to include gender-affirming health care services, and clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care service.
