Timelines

Medical Bodily Autonomy Timeline.

Every recorded change in the law, destination by destination.

  • 922 Events
  • 732 Destinations
  • Since 1999
How to read this timeline

Each history starts with the first law that applied to the place, so it includes earlier states and colonial, imperial and religious law, not only today's government. A state or territory's events sit under that place.

History shows how the law got here. Today's scores follow the scoring matrix.

Every recorded event

922 events · 732 destinations

2020s100 of 725 events shown

  1. 2026

    Acre, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  2. 2026

    Alagoas, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  3. 2026

    Alberta, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  4. 2026

    Amapa, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  5. 2026

    Amazonas, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  6. 2026

    Andalusia, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  7. 2026

    Aragon, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  8. 2026

    Asturias, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  9. 2026

    Bahia, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  10. 2026

    Balearic Islands, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  11. 2026

    Basque Country, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  12. 2026

    British Columbia, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  13. 2026

    Buenos Aires City, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  14. 2026

    Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  15. 2026

    Canary Islands

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  16. 2026

    Cantabria, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  17. 2026

    Castile and León, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  18. 2026

    Castile-La Mancha, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  19. 2026

    Catalonia, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  20. 2026

    Catalonia, Spain

    Introduced

    Prohibited modification of the sexual organs of under-12s in public and private health care, except on medical indication; in force 20 days after publication on 31 December 2025.

  21. 2026

    Catamarca, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  22. 2026

    Ceara, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  23. 2026

    Ceuta

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  24. 2026

    Chaco, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  25. 2026

    Chubut, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  26. 2026

    Community of Madrid, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  27. 2026

    Cordoba, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  28. 2026

    Corrientes, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  29. 2026

    El Salvador

    Other legal event

    CEDAW noted with concern the harmful practice of surgical interventions on intersex children in El Salvador.

  30. 2026

    Entre Rios, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  31. 2026

    Espirito Santo, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  32. 2026

    Extremadura, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  33. 2026

    Federal District, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  34. 2026

    Formosa, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  35. 2026

    Galicia, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  36. 2026

    Goias, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  37. 2026

    Jujuy, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  38. 2026

    Kazakhstan

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about the practice of irreversible surgery on intersex children in Kazakhstan.

  39. 2026

    La Pampa, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  40. 2026

    La Rioja, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  41. 2026

    La Rioja, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  42. 2026

    Manitoba, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  43. 2026

    Maranhao, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  44. 2026

    Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  45. 2026

    Mato Grosso, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  46. 2026

    Melilla

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  47. 2026

    Mendoza, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  48. 2026

    Minas Gerais, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  49. 2026

    Misiones, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  50. 2026

    Navarre, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  51. 2026

    Neuquen, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  52. 2026

    New Brunswick, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  53. 2026

    Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  54. 2026

    Northwest Territories, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  55. 2026

    Nova Scotia, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  56. 2026

    Nunavut, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  57. 2026

    Ontario, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  58. 2026

    Para, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  59. 2026

    Paraiba, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  60. 2026

    Parana, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  61. 2026

    Pernambuco, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  62. 2026

    Piaui, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  63. 2026

    Prince Edward Island, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  64. 2026

    Quebec, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  65. 2026

    Region of Murcia, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  66. 2026

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  67. 2026

    Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  68. 2026

    Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  69. 2026

    Rio Negro, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  70. 2026

    Rondonia, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  71. 2026

    Roraima, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  72. 2026

    Salta, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  73. 2026

    San Juan, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  74. 2026

    San Luis, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  75. 2026

    Santa Catarina, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  76. 2026

    Santa Cruz, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  77. 2026

    Santa Fe, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  78. 2026

    Santiago del Estero, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  79. 2026

    Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  80. 2026

    Saskatchewan, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  81. 2026

    Sergipe, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  82. 2026

    Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  83. 2026

    Tocantins, Brazil

    Policy changed

    The Federal Council of Medicine replaced its 2003 rules, requiring team analysis and parental participation before non-urgent irreversible surgery.

  84. 2026

    Tucuman, Argentina

    Other legal event

    CEDAW expressed concern about the persistence of involuntary medical interventions on intersex children in Argentina.

  85. 2026

    Valencian Community, Spain

    Other legal event

    The CRC expressed concern about persisting cases of unnecessary surgery on intersex children in Spain.

  86. 2026

    Yukon, Canada

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Canada.

  87. 2025

    Åland

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in Finland.

  88. 2025

  89. 2025

  90. 2025

  91. 2025

  92. 2025

    Aruba

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

  93. 2025

  94. 2025

    Bagmati, Nepal

    Other legal event

    The committee expressed concern that medical interventions on intersex children are carried out in Nepal.

  95. 2025

  96. 2025

    Bonaire

    Other legal event

    The committee recommended protection for intersex children without finding that interventions are performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

  97. 2025

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  99. 2025

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