Legislative findings.

The Legislature finds that: (1) The state has a compelling government interest in protecting the health and safety of its citizens, especially vulnerable children; (2) Genital and nongenital gender-altering surgeries are generally not recommended for children, although evidence indicates referral for children to have such surgeries are becoming more frequent; and (3) Genital and nongenital gender-altering surgery includes several irreversible and invasive procedures for biological males and biological females and involves the alteration of biologically healthy and functional body parts.