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RI S2598
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elaine Morgan
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AI Summary
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Prohibits physicians and healthcare professionals from providing gender transition procedures—including puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, and gender reassignment surgeries—to individuals under 18 years of age
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Bars health insurance plans in Rhode Island from covering or reimbursing gender transition procedures for minors, and prohibits the use of public funds, including Medicaid, for such procedures
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Classifies provision of or referral for gender transition procedures on minors as unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action by licensing boards
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Creates a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for damages until 30 years after reaching age 18, with available remedies including compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees
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Takes effect January 1, 2027, to allow minors currently receiving treatment time for medication tapering and discontinuation under physician supervision
Legislative Description
Prohibits gender transition procedures for all minors, uses of public funds, discipline for health care providers, a 30 year statute of limitation, after reaching age of majority, and right to a civil action for damages.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
2/13/2026