A bill to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose civil penalties on persons who perform gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 5424, also known as the "Prohibition of Gender Transition Procedures on Minors Act," aims to prevent minors from undergoing gender transition procedures. The bill would make it illegal for healthcare providers to perform gender transition procedures, such as hormone therapy or surgery, on individuals under the age of 18.

If passed, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would have the authority to impose civil penalties on healthcare providers who violate this law. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to gender transition procedures on minors.

Supporters of the bill argue that minors are not capable of fully understanding the long-term consequences of gender transition procedures and that such decisions should be made by adults. Critics, however, argue that the bill infringes on the rights of transgender individuals and their families to make decisions about their own healthcare. Overall, Bill 118 s 5424 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the rights of minors and the role of government in regulating healthcare procedures.