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TX SB116

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for health care liability claims involving gender transition treatments provided to minors, allowing claimants to file until their 30th birthday

  • Applies specifically to malpractice claims related to puberty suppression drugs, cross-sex hormones, surgery, or other medical procedures performed on a minor for gender transitioning or reassignment

  • Exempts these specific claims from the general 10-year statute of repose that applies to other health care liability claims in Texas

  • Retains the existing 2-year statute of limitations and 10-year statute of repose for all other health care liability claims

  • 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.

MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

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