GOP bill opens doctors who provide youth gender-affirming care to legal liability

MADISON – Young adults who received gender-affirming health care as minors could sue doctors for a wide range of injuries deemed to be related to the treatment under legislation considered in a Nov. 5 legislative hearing.

The bill, introduced by Sen. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, and Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, would create a civil cause of action against a health care provider who performs a gender transition procedure resulting in “any physical, psychological, emotional, or physiological injury.” Lawsuits could be filed until the treated individual reaches age 33.

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