Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (No. 2)
| Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 | |
|---|---|
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| Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| Citation | S.A. 2024, c. 10 |
| Assented to | December 5, 2024 |
| Legislative history | |
| Bill citation | Bill 26 |
| Introduced by | Adriana LaGrange MLA, Minister of Health |
| First reading | October 31, 2024 |
| Second reading | November 26, 2024 |
| Committee of the Whole | November 27, 2024 |
| Third reading | December 3, 2024 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (No. 2) is an act of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta relating to restricting the provision of gender-affirming care for individuals under the age of 18.
Provisions
Minors under the age of 15 are prohibited from receiving hormone replacement therapy under the legislation.[1] The legislation also restricts physicians from performing gender-affirming top surgery and bottom surgery on minors.[1]
The legislation requires to the patient complaint resolution process requirements on primary health care providers.[2]
Reception
The legislation was heavily criticised by the Alberta Medical Association.[3]
Lawsuit
In May 2025, the Canadian Medical Association filed a lawsuit challenging the legislation on the basis it violates the freedom of conscience of physicians in Alberta.[3][4]
Other developments
The act was passed alongside the Education Amendment Act, 2024 and the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act.[5]
References
- ^ a b Bellefontaine, Michelle (October 31, 2024). "Alberta tables bills on transgender youth health care, students' pronouns, opt-in sex education". CBC News. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Fortner, Cole (October 31, 2024). "Alberta looking to restructure healthcare, change Public Health Act". CityNews Edmonton. Archived from the original on July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ a b Zielinski, Susan (May 29, 2025). "Canadian Medical Association challenges Alberta legislation preventing transgender care". Red Deer Advocate. Archived from the original on July 31, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Amato, Angela (May 28, 2025). "Canadian Medical Association files lawsuit challenging gender-care legislation". CTV News. Archived from the original on July 31, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Jeffrey, Andrew (December 4, 2024). "Alberta legislation on transgender youth, student pronouns and sex education set to become law". CBC News. Archived from the original on January 27, 2025. Retrieved July 31, 2025.