GUARD Act

Bill 119 s 851, also known as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. The main focus of this bill is to disqualify any state from receiving funding under the Act if they discriminate against parents or guardians who oppose certain medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identity expressed by a minor if that claimed identity does not align with the minor's biological sex.

In simpler terms, this bill is looking to prevent states from receiving funding if they discriminate against parents or guardians who do not support a minor's gender identity that is different from their biological sex. This bill is aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians who may have concerns about certain treatments or changes related to gender identity for minors.