Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
StateWisconsinTo Governor
SB 405: Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
Rob Hutton
SB 405 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
35OUT OF 100
Score:35/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
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Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan10%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill establishes a new pathway for civil litigation against healthcare providers, significantly altering liability frameworks for gender-affirming medical care.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Potential for plaintiffs to seek damages for perceived medical negligence
Risks
- Increased liability insurance premiums for practitioners
- Potential withdrawal of providers from the state due to litigation risk
Society
Critical outlook
35%
Benefits
- Provides a legal avenue for families seeking recourse for perceived harm
Risks
- Polarizing impact on access to specialized medical care
- Increased conflict regarding medical autonomy and parental rights
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
May create a significant chilling effect on practitioners, potentially limiting access to gender-affirming care.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on summary only; specific legal language and definitions of 'harm' were not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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