The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 12, Chapter 6, Article 12 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing civil liability for physicians who perform irreversible gender reassignment surgery on minors. The bill establishes that such physicians are liable for damages resulting from the surgery, including any damages that would not have occurred but for the surgery. It explicitly states that parental consent is not a valid defense against this liability.

Additionally, the bill outlines the recoverable damages for individuals who prevail in a civil action, which include actual damages, mental anguish damages, exemplary damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees. It also sets a statute of limitations for filing claims, allowing actions to be initiated within 25 years after the minor turns 18 or four years after the minor undergoes detransition treatment, whichever is later. Definitions for "irreversible gender reassignment surgery" and "physician" are included, aligning them with existing definitions in section 32-3230.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-723
Senate Engrossed Version: 12-723