parental consent; gender reassignment drugs

This Arizona bill requires doctors and hospitals to get written permission from a parent or legal guardian before giving certain hormone-blocking or puberty-suppressing drugs to minors. The law specifically targets medications used to delay puberty or block sex hormones, which are often prescribed to help adolescents who feel distress about their biological sex. It includes exceptions for treating specific medical conditions like disorders of sex development or urgent health emergencies. Anyone who violates these rules could face misdemeanor charges, professional discipline, or lawsuits for damages.