Missouri Senate Bill 49
| Missouri Senate Bill 49 | |
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| Missouri Legislature | |
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| Citation | [1] |
| Territorial extent | Missouri |
| Enacted by | Missouri Senate |
| Enacted by | Missouri House of Representatives |
| Signed by | Mike Parson |
| Signed | June 7, 2023 |
| Effective | August 28, 2023 |
| Date of expiry | August 28, 2027 |
| Legislative history | |
| First chamber: Missouri Senate | |
| Introduced | December 1, 2022 |
| First reading | January 4, 2023 |
| Second reading | January 12, 2023 |
| Third reading | March 23, 2023 |
| Voting summary |
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| Second chamber: Missouri House of Representatives | |
| First reading | March 23, 2023 |
| Second reading | March 24, 2023 |
| Third reading | May 10, 2023 |
| Voting summary |
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| Summary | |
| Restricts medical professionals from administering gender-affirming medical care to Missourians under eighteen years of age. | |
| Status: In force | |
Missouri Senate Bill 49 (SB 49), also known as the Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, is a 2023 law in the state of Missouri that restricts access to gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), puberty blockers, and sex reassignment surgery.[1] It was signed into law by Governor Mike Parson on June 7, 2023 and entered into force on August 28.[2][3][4] As a result of negotiations in the legislature, the law is set to expire on August 28, 2027.[5]
It was passed alongside Senate Bill 39, which restricts transgender Missourians from competing in sports differing from their biological sex.[2] The bill was filibustered by Missouri Democrats in the legislature and only passed after a compromise was made to allow the law to expire in 2027.[6][7] Lawsuits were filed against Senate Bill 49 following its passage,[8] including one by the ACLU of Missouri and Lambda Legal in July 2023.[9] In November 2024, a Missouri circuit judge ruled in favor of upholding the law.[10][11][12]
Provisions
Senate Bill 49 prohibits medical professionals in the state of Missouri from administering gender-affirming hormone therapy, which can include estradiol valerate, testosterone, and puberty blockers.[13] Sex reassignment surgery is also prohibited. It followed emergency regulations issued by Attorney General Andrew Bailey, which included an 18-month waiting period before minors could be prescribed any such treatment.[14]
See also
References
- ^ Cross, Greta; Szuch, Susan (2024-08-28). "Missouri anti-transgender laws went into effect 1 year ago". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ a b Iyer, Kaanita; Forrest, Jack; Cole, Devan (2023-06-07). "Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signs bills banning gender-affirming care, trans athletes". CNN.
- ^ Hensel, Andrew (2023-09-14). "Illinois lawmakers react to Missouri law restricting transgender procedures". Advantage News. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Schneider, Joey; Manley, Emily (2023-08-25). "Five new Missouri laws to know that become official Monday". Fox 2 NOW. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Palermo, Gregg (2023-08-09). "No Missouri rules yet for ban of transgender athletes". Spectrum News. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Hanshaw, Annelise (2023-03-20). "Missouri Democrats once again filibuster ban on medical procedures for transgender minors". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Hays, Gabrielle (2023-08-29). "Judge denies request to halt Missouri's gender-affirming medical care ban". PBS News. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Cunningham, Meg (2023-03-30). "Parents of trans children fights ban on gender-affirming care". The Beacon News. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Families and Medical Providers Sue Missouri to Block Transgender Youth Medical Care Ban". ACLU of Missouri. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Rose, Andy (2024-11-26). "Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for minors upheld by judge". CNN. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Richey, Jacob (2024-11-25). "Ban upheld on gender-affirming care for minors in Missouri". KOMU 8. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Warnke, Tom (2024-11-25). "Court Upholds Missouri's Ban on Essential Health Care for Transgender Missourians". Lambda Legal. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Former transgender patients speak out at SAFE Act press conference". The Missouri Times. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Szuch, Susan; Bacharier, Galen (2023-03-21). "Missouri lawmakers OK limits on transgender health care and athletics". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2025-06-30.