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TX HB1088

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shelby Slawson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for health care liability claims involving gender modification treatments provided to minors, allowing claimants to file suit until their 25th birthday
  • Applies specifically to malpractice claims related to puberty suppression drugs, cross-sex hormones, surgeries, or other medical procedures performed on minors for gender transitioning or reassignment
  • Exempts these specific claims from the standard 10-year statute of repose that applies to other health care liability claims in Texas
  • Maintains the existing general 2-year statute of limitations for most health care liability claims, with minors under 12 having until their 14th birthday to file
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to causes of action accruing on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor.

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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