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AZ SB1094

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes civil liability for physicians who perform irreversible gender reassignment surgery on minors in violation of existing Arizona law (section 32-3230)

  • Parental consent does not serve as a defense against liability for the physician

  • Successful plaintiffs are entitled to actual damages (including mental anguish without proof of other injury), exemplary damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees

  • Statute of limitations extends to 25 years after the minor turns 18, or 4 years after the individual undergoes detransition treatment, whichever is later

  • Adds new section 12-723 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing special actions and proceedings by individual persons

Legislative Description

Civil liability; gender reassignment surgery

Civil Liability

Last Action

House read second time

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/27/2026
Judiciary2/26/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Health and Human Services1/12/2026

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