Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3328 Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3328

Bill 118 hr 3328, also known as the Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of safeguarding children from being subjected to harmful experimentation. The bill seeks to prohibit any research or experimentation on children that could potentially cause them physical or psychological harm.

Under this proposed law, any individual or organization found to be conducting experiments on children without their consent or without proper ethical oversight would face severe penalties. The bill also includes provisions for the protection of vulnerable populations, such as children in foster care or those with disabilities, who may be at a higher risk of being exploited in research settings.

Furthermore, the Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023 mandates that all research involving children must adhere to strict ethical guidelines and obtain informed consent from both the child and their legal guardian. This ensures that children are not unwittingly subjected to dangerous or unethical experiments. Overall, this bill aims to prioritize the well-being and safety of children by establishing clear guidelines and regulations for research involving minors. It underscores the importance of protecting the most vulnerable members of society from exploitation and harm in the name of scientific advancement.

Congressional Summary of HR 3328

Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023

This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for health care professionals who perform or provide referrals for gender transition procedures on minors.

A physical or mental health care professional who performs or provides a referral for a gender transition procedure on a minor is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

The bill authorizes civil remedies for a minor who undergoes a gender transition procedure.

A minor who undergoes a gender transition procedure may not be arrested or prosecuted for an offense under this bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 3328

Bill HR 3328 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3328 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3328's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 15, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3328

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3328

Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023Protecting Children From Experimentation Act of 2023To amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes.

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