The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 293, aims to establish a new statute of limitations for personal injury claims arising from fraud in the provision of fertility care and treatment. Specifically, it allows individuals to file a lawsuit for damages within three years from either the date the affected minor child reaches the age of majority or three years from the date the fraud is discovered, whichever period is longer. This new provision is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and will apply to any incidents occurring on or after that date.

The bill modifies existing law by inserting this new statute of limitations while explicitly stating that it overrides the current provisions of section 52-577 of the general statutes, which governs general personal injury claims. There are no deletions from current law in this bill, as it introduces entirely new legal language to address the specific context of fraud in fertility care and treatment. The intent of the legislation is to provide a clearer timeframe for victims to seek justice and recover damages related to fraudulent practices in this sensitive area of healthcare.