The proposed bill, titled the "Vulnerable Youth Protection Act," aims to establish legal provisions regarding the social transitioning and medical procedures such as castration, sterilization, or mutilation of minors. It introduces a new chapter in the Arkansas Code, defining terms related to these procedures and outlining the conditions under which they are considered harmful. The bill specifies that any person who contributes to the social transitioning or these medical procedures on a minor can be held liable for personal injuries or harm caused, allowing for civil actions to be brought up to fifteen years after the incident. It also details the types of damages that can be recovered, including nominal, compensatory, and punitive damages.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes that enforcement of its provisions will occur exclusively through private civil actions, prohibiting state or local government entities from taking direct enforcement actions. It includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act aims to protect minors from what it defines as harmful medical interventions while providing a legal framework for accountability and recovery for affected individuals and their families.