Senate Bill No. 293 proposes to extend the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits related to fraud in the provision of fertility care and treatment. Specifically, the bill allows individuals to file claims until the affected minor reaches their 51st birthday, significantly increasing the current general statute of limitations for civil torts, which is typically three years. The bill defines "fraud in the provision of fertility care and treatment" as knowingly performing assisted reproductive treatments using human reproductive material from individuals other than those the patient has consented to in writing, including the health care provider's own reproductive material.

The bill also clarifies key terms such as "human reproductive material," which encompasses sperm, ova, or any human organism from fertilization to embryo stage, and "assisted reproductive treatment," which includes various procedures aimed at achieving pregnancy. The new provisions will take effect on October 1, 2026, and will apply to any incidents occurring on or after that date. The bill does not anticipate any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it primarily concerns private parties and is not expected to significantly increase the number of cases in the court system.