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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide a private right of action for children and the parents of children whose healthy body parts have been damaged by medical professionals practicing or participating in certain interventions.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Chloe Cole Act of 2026," establishes a private right of action, meaning individuals can sue directly, for children and their parents who have suffered harm from certain medical interventions. These "covered interventions" are defined as treatments intended to delay or disrupt the natural development of puberty or to change a person's body to not correspond to their sex, specifically including puberty blockers, sex hormones, and surgeries aimed at altering physical appearance or removing sexual organs. The bill excludes treatments for verifiable disorders of sexual development, infections or injuries caused by prior interventions, or interventions for serious medical conditions like traumatic injuries or acute illnesses. Healthcare professionals and institutions participating in these covered interventions on individuals under 18 can be sued for damages, including compensatory, non-economic, and punitive damages, with strict liability imposed for interventions after the bill's enactment. The bill also defines "sex" as an immutable biological classification determined at conception and sets a statute of limitations for lawsuits at 25 years after a child turns 18 or 4 years after the cost of "detransition treatment" (treatment to reverse or aid recovery from prior interventions) is incurred, whichever is later.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (65)
Robert Onder (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Troy Downing (R),
Randy Fine (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Erin Houchin (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Brian Jack (R),
Mike Kennedy (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Blake Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Troy Nehls (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Gary Palmer (R),
August Pfluger (R),
John Rose (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Keith Self (R),
Mike Simpson (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Dale Strong (R),
Marlin Stutzman (R),
David Taylor (R),
William Timmons (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7651/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7651/BILLS-119hr7651ih.pdf |
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