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TX SB1198
TX SB1198Relating to the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor.
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Introduced
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish a specific statute of limitations for health care liability claims involving the provision of puberty suppression drugs, cross-sex hormones, or gender transition/reassignment surgery performed on a minor. The bill sets a 20-year statute of limitations for these types of claims, rather than the general 10-year statute of repose for health care liability claims. The changes in the law apply only to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date of September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 03/09/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB1198 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB01198I.htm |
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