SB 405: Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
SB 405 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is considering a new law that would allow minors (or their parents) to sue doctors if they believe they were harmed by medical treatments for gender transition.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
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
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
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
May create a significant chilling effect on practitioners, potentially limiting access to gender-affirming care.
Analysis based on summary only; specific legal language and definitions of 'harm' were not reviewed.
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Enacted
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