House Bill 682 seeks to amend existing laws regarding gender transition treatment, particularly for minors, by establishing a statute of limitations for tort actions related to such treatments. Individuals will have two years from the discovery of an injury to file claims, but no later than the age of 30. The bill defines "gender transition treatment" to encompass various surgical procedures and hormone therapies for both male and female minors. Additionally, it mandates that if private insurance or public employee insurance plans cover gender transition treatment, they must also provide reciprocal coverage for detransition treatment under similar cost-sharing arrangements. The bill also modifies provisions related to the Montana Medicaid program, ensuring that if gender transition treatment is included, detransition treatment must also be covered.

Moreover, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated, removing a delayed effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. It specifies that if coverage for gender transition treatment ceases, equivalent coverage for detransition treatment is only required for those who were enrolled while the coverage was active. The effective date for the bill is set for October 1, 2026, with certain provisions taking effect upon passage and approval. Overall, the bill aims to ensure comprehensive coverage for individuals undergoing both gender transition and detransition treatments within the state's insurance and Medicaid frameworks.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_1(1): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_1(2): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_1(3): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_1(4): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_1(5): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_1: 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(1): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(10): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(11): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(12): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(2): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(3): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(4): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(5): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(6): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(7): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(8): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2(9): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_2: 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(1): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(10): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(11): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(12): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(13): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(14): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(15): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(16): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(17): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(18): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(2): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(3): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(4): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(5): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(6): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(7): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(8): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3(9): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_3: 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_4(1): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_4(2): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_4(3): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_4(4): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_4(5): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_4(6): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_4(7): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_4: 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_5(1): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_5(2): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_5(3): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_5(4): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_5(5): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_5: 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(1): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(10): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(2): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(3): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(4): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(5): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(6): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(7): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(8): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X(9): 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101
HB0682_X: 2-18-704, 27-2-204, 27-2-205, 33-31-111, 33-35-306, 53-4-1005, 53-6-101