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This bill introduces a new legal framework defining and regulating "body dysmorphia affirmation procedures," which encompass medical or surgical interventions for conditions like gender transition, anorexia, and Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID). The bill specifically defines these procedures as medical services attempting to affirm a patient's perception when that perception differs from their current physical characteristics. For these procedures, the bill establishes a 20-year statute of limitations for legal actions seeking damages against healthcare providers, meaning patients or their representatives can file lawsuits up to 20 years after discovering an injury or condition related to such procedures. The definition of body dysmorphia affirmation procedures includes detailed exclusions, such as mental health counseling, treatments for specific medical conditions, and certain hormone-related medical interventions. The bill also provides specific definitions for different types of affirmation procedures, such as gender transition procedures, which include surgical alterations and hormone treatments, with numerous exceptions for medically necessary interventions. The legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and aims to provide a clear legal standard for medical procedures related to body perception and identity.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2149&Session=2600