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TX SB116
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Exempts these specific claims from the general 10-year statute of repose that applies to other health care liability claims in Texas
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Retains the existing 2-year statute of limitations and 10-year statute of repose for all other health care liability claims
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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