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Prohibition on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors; Private Right of Action

This act prohibits healthcare professionals, hospitals, and clinics from performing chemical or surgical procedures on individuals under 18 years old that aim to alter their natural bodily development or appearance to align with a different sex. It also establishes a private right of action, allowing children or their parents to sue for damages if such procedures were performed, even before the act's enactment.
Key points
Bans puberty blockers, sex hormones, and surgeries intended to alter a minor's physical appearance or sexual organs to align with a different sex, with exceptions for verifiable disorders of sexual development or other serious medical conditions.
Individuals subjected to prohibited procedures as children, or their parents, can sue healthcare professionals, hospitals, or clinics for damages, including costs for detransition treatment, emotional distress, and punitive damages.
The act holds any healthcare professional, hospital, or clinic strictly liable for participating in prohibited procedures after the act's enactment.
A lawsuit can be filed within 25 years of the individual's 18th birthday or 4 years from incurring detransition treatment costs, whichever is later.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2907
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chloe Cole Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2907.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans puberty blockers, sex hormones, and surgeries intended to alter a minor's physical appearance or sexual organs to align with a different sex, with exceptions for verifiable disorders of sexual development or other serious medical conditions.
  • Individuals subjected to prohibited procedures as children, or their parents, can sue healthcare professionals, hospitals, or clinics for damages, including costs for detransition treatment, emotional distress, and punitive damages.
  • The act holds any healthcare professional, hospital, or clinic strictly liable for participating in prohibited procedures after the act's enactment.
  • A lawsuit can be filed within 25 years of the individual's 18th birthday or 4 years from incurring detransition treatment costs, whichever is later.
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. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

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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