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AK HB338
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Allard
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AI Summary
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Creates new statute AS 09.65.175 allowing minors who received gender transition procedures before age 18 to sue the performing physician for resulting injuries or conditions.
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Sets 20-year statute of limitations for claims beginning from when the cause of action accrues.
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Removes the statute of limitations cap for gender transition procedure claims from general civil liability protections in AS 09.10.055(b).
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Eliminates the noneconomic damages cap for actions brought under the new gender transition procedure liability statute in AS 09.55.549(f).
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Effective immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Phys Lblty: Gender Trans Procedure;minors
Minors
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
4/18/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules4/18/2024
Judiciary2/20/2024
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