TN HB1872

Creates a private right to sue healthcare professionals for injuries resulting from gender transition-related medical procedures, including surgery, puberty blockers, or hormone treatments

Applies when the patient (or parent/guardian if patient was a minor) consented due to coercion by the healthcare professional

Allows recovery of compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, court costs, and expenses

Establishes an 18-year statute of limitations for procedures occurring after the act's effective date, running from either the procedure date or when the injury was first discovered

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law