Torts; limitation of action; body dysmorphia affirmation procedures; effective date.

HB 2149 extends the statute of limitations for lawsuits against healthcare providers related to specific medical procedures. It defines "body dysmorphia affirmation procedures" to include gender transition procedures (with specified exclusions like mental health care and treatment for precocious puberty), anorexia affirmation procedures (weight-loss surgeries/drugs), and BIID affirmation procedures (amputations without medical need). The bill requires lawsuits arising from these procedures to be filed within 20 years of when the plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury, rather than the standard time limit. It directly affects healthcare providers performing these procedures and patients seeking damages for related injuries. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.