The bill amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish specific statutes of limitations for health care liability claims related to gender modification drugs and procedures provided to minors. It introduces a new section, 74.252, which stipulates that a claimant must file a health care liability claim by their 30th birthday if they were a minor when the cause of action accrued and the claim is based on malpractice involving puberty suppression drugs or gender transition surgeries. This provision is designed to address the unique circumstances surrounding claims related to gender modification.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 74.251 to clarify the general statute of limitations for health care liability claims, maintaining a two-year limit for most claims while allowing minors under 12 years old to file until their 14th birthday. It also establishes a 10-year statute of repose for claims, ensuring that all claims must be initiated within this timeframe. The changes will only apply to causes of action that accrue on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74.251 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 74)