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STOP Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 4426 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Apr 29, 2026

What it does

The STOP Act would prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, including hormonal, pharmaceutical, and surgical interventions, and authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose civil penalties of at least $100,000 per violation on those who perform such procedures. It applies to any person who knowingly performs, attempts to perform, conspires to perform, or aids in such procedures when connected to interstate or foreign commerce, and holds employers jointly liable for employee violations. The bill also establishes a Victims of Gender Transition Procedures Compensation Fund to collect penalties and explicitly prohibits holding minors, their parents, guardians, or…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 29, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 29, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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STOP Act | 52