Health Care - As enacted, prohibits certain healthcare providers from knowingly or willfully asking a minor, or a health insurance issuer, managed care organization, or entity providing reimbursement for healthcare services from requiring or requesting a healthcare provider or facility to ask, certain gender-related questions for any purpose; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 47; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

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The law forbids health‑care providers from asking minors about gender identity, gender dysphoria, or related topics unless a parent is present, fully informed, and gives written consent, and the question is medically necessary. It also stops insurance companies, managed‑care groups, and other payors from requiring providers to ask those questions as a condition of payment or credentialing. Violations can trigger consumer‑protection penalties and professional discipline, and the act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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