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Proponents call SB218 a 'detransitioners' remedy; medical groups warn of chilling effect on providers
Summary
Senate Bill 218 would create a private civil cause of action for injuries allegedly caused by medical interventions for gender dysphoria and extend the statute of limitations to 25 years; the House Judiciary hearing on March 10 featured emotional testimony from detransitioners and sharp warnings from medical groups.
Senate Bill 218, filed as an act to provide a private cause of action for injuries caused by certain medical interventions for gender dysphoria and to set a statute of limitations, drew extensive testimony March 10 before the House Judiciary Committee.
Sponsor Sen. John Fuller told the committee the bill would allow civil suits for people injured by medical treatments for gender dysphoria, with a 25‑year statute of limitations and enumerated exceptions for “non‑psychological medical intervention.” He said the change is intended to give harmed patients adequate time to seek redress.
Proponents included multiple people who said they had detransitioned after receiving…
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