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Protecting Minors from Gender Transition Procedures: New Rules and Accountability

This act allows individuals who underwent gender transition procedures before age 18 to sue medical practitioners for resulting harm. It aims to protect minors from procedures with potentially long-term consequences. Additionally, the act safeguards medical practitioners' right to refuse performing 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 are not required to perform gender transition procedures, protecting their freedom of conscience.
States that mandate medical practitioners to perform gender transition procedures will lose federal health funding.
The act defines gender transition procedures as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or surgeries, with exceptions for certain medical conditions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_653
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_653.

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 2025-01-23.

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 are not required to perform gender transition procedures, protecting their freedom of conscience.
  • States that mandate medical practitioners to perform gender transition procedures will lose federal health funding.
  • The act defines gender transition procedures as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or surgeries, with exceptions for certain medical conditions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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