This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 12-723, which establishes civil liability for physicians who perform irreversible gender reassignment surgery on minors in violation of existing law (section 32-3230). Under the new provisions, such physicians would be liable for damages resulting from the surgery, regardless of parental consent. The bill also stipulates that individuals who prevail in a civil action under this section are entitled to recover actual damages, including for mental anguish, as well as exemplary damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees.

Additionally, the bill sets a specific timeframe for initiating legal action, allowing claims to be filed up to twenty-five years after the minor turns eighteen or four years after the minor undergoes detransition treatment, whichever is later. The definitions of "irreversible gender reassignment surgery" and "physician" are aligned with those in section 32-3230, ensuring consistency in terminology. Overall, this legislation aims to enhance the legal recourse available to minors affected by such surgeries.

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Introduced Version: 12-723