The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Policies & Impacts

Arkansas Bill Would Give Minors 15 Years to Sue Doctors After Gender Procedures

Arkansas Bill Would Give Minors 15 Years to Sue Doctors After Gender Procedures
Activists against the use of gender-transition treatments and procedures on minors demonstrate outside of Boston Childrens Hospital in Boston on Sept. 18, 2022. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images
Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
3/9/2023|Updated: 3/9/2023
0:00

A bill seeking to empower minors to sue health care professionals who conduct “gender transition procedures” on them passed the Arkansas House on Wednesday, and is now awaiting approval from the governor.

The Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2023 (pdf) gives minors a window of time to sue doctors who performed “gender affirming” medical procedures on them.
Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
Author
Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.
Author’s Selected Articles

DHL Among Major Couriers Suspending Business Customer Parcels to the US

Aug 22, 2025
DHL Among Major Couriers Suspending Business Customer Parcels to the US

Half of New Electric Generation in 2025 Will Come From Solar: EIA Forecasts

Aug 21, 2025
Half of New Electric Generation in 2025 Will Come From Solar: EIA Forecasts

FTC Sues Gym Chain for Making It ‘Exceedingly Difficult’ to Cancel Memberships

Aug 21, 2025
FTC Sues Gym Chain for Making It ‘Exceedingly Difficult’ to Cancel Memberships

CVS Unit Must Pay Nearly $290 Million in Medicare Whistleblower Lawsuit, Judge Rules

Aug 21, 2025
CVS Unit Must Pay Nearly $290 Million in Medicare Whistleblower Lawsuit, Judge Rules
Related Topics
gender transition procedures
Arkansas governor
puberty blockers
transgender minors
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
To ensure we reach the high standards of reliability and neutrality that you expect from us, we are engaging with Ad Fontes Media to analyze our content. If you find an article you think falls short of the standard, please submit the link through this form.
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.