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Protecting Minors from Gender Transition Procedures: New Rules and Liability.

This act allows individuals who underwent gender transition procedures before age 18 to sue medical practitioners for harm. It aims to protect minors from procedures with potential long-term consequences. Additionally, the act safeguards medical professionals' right to refuse such procedures and withholds federal funding from states that mandate them.
Key points
Individuals who received gender transition procedures before age 18 can sue medical practitioners for injuries up to 30 years after turning 18.
Medical practitioners cannot be forced to perform gender transition procedures against their conscience or medical judgment.
States that require medical practitioners to perform gender transition procedures will lose federal health and human services funding.
The act defines gender transition procedures as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or surgeries to align the body with subjective identity, with specific medical exceptions.
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Print number: 118_HR_1276
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1276.

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 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals who received gender transition procedures before age 18 can sue medical practitioners for injuries up to 30 years after turning 18.
  • Medical practitioners cannot be forced to perform gender transition procedures against their conscience or medical judgment.
  • States that require medical practitioners to perform gender transition procedures will lose federal health and human services funding.
  • The act defines gender transition procedures as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or surgeries to align the body with subjective identity, with specific medical exceptions.
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 Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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