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Protecting Minors from Gender Transition Procedures: New Rights and Consequences

This bill allows individuals who underwent gender transition procedures before age 18 to sue medical practitioners for damages if they suffered harm. It aims to protect children from such procedures and grants them the right to seek compensation. Additionally, states that mandate medical practitioners to perform these procedures may lose federal funding.
Key points
Individuals who received gender transition procedures before turning 18 can sue medical practitioners for harm up to 30 years after reaching adulthood.
Medical practitioners will not be forced to perform gender transition procedures, protecting their freedom of conscience.
States that require medical practitioners to perform gender transition procedures will lose federal health funding.
The bill defines "gender-transition procedure" and "biological sex," excluding medical interventions for ambiguous sex characteristics or life-threatening conditions.
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Print number: 117_HR_8171
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2022-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8171.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals who received gender transition procedures before turning 18 can sue medical practitioners for harm up to 30 years after reaching adulthood.
  • Medical practitioners will not be forced to perform gender transition procedures, protecting their freedom of conscience.
  • States that require medical practitioners to perform gender transition procedures will lose federal health funding.
  • The bill defines "gender-transition procedure" and "biological sex," excluding medical interventions for ambiguous sex characteristics or life-threatening conditions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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