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Protecting Minors from Gender-Transition Procedures: New Rights and Accountability.

This act allows individuals who underwent gender-transition procedures before age 18 to sue medical practitioners for damages. It grants them the right to compensation and legal fee coverage. Additionally, the act protects medical professionals from being forced to perform such procedures and withholds federal funding from states that mandate them.
Key points
Individuals who received gender-transition procedures before age 18 can sue the medical practitioner up to 30 years after turning 18 if injured.
Medical practitioners cannot be forced to perform gender-transition procedures, and states requiring them will lose federal health funding.
The act defines gender-transition procedures as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or surgeries, with specific medical exceptions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_209
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting 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_S_209.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 the medical practitioner up to 30 years after turning 18 if injured.
  • Medical practitioners cannot be forced to perform gender-transition procedures, and states requiring them will lose federal health funding.
  • The act defines gender-transition procedures as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or surgeries, with specific medical exceptions.
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 Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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