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This bill, named the "Chloe Cole Act", aims to prohibit medical professionals from performing what the bill defines as "chemical or surgical mutilation" on children under 18, which includes puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and surgical procedures intended to alter a child's sexual characteristics or physical appearance to align with a gender identity different from their biological sex. The bill establishes strict definitions of prohibited medical interventions, with specific exceptions for treating verified disorders of sexual development, serious medical conditions, or addressing traumatic injuries. It provides a comprehensive private right of action for individuals who were subjected to such treatments as children or their parents, allowing them to sue healthcare professionals, hospitals, or clinics for damages up to 25 years after the child turns 18. The bill imposes strict liability on medical professionals who perform these procedures, requiring them to prove by clear and convincing evidence that any treatment falls under the specified exceptions. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that protect healthcare professionals' ability to discuss treatment options and provide counseling, as long as they do not directly participate in what the bill defines as chemical or surgical mutilation. The statute of limitations for bringing such an action is 25 years from the individual's 18th birthday or 4 years from the date detransition treatment costs are incurred, whichever is later.

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