Minnesota SF5043: Statute of limitations elimination for causes of action on gender-affirming care for minor children

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to civil actions; eliminating the statute of limitations for causes of action on gender-affirming care for minor children; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 541.076.

From the introduced text, April 8, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to civil actions; eliminating the statute of limitations for causes of action on gender-affirming care for minor children; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 541.076. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 541.076, is amended to read: 541.076 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER ACTIONS. new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Statute of limitations.] new text end (a) For purposes of this section, "health care provider" means a physician, surgeon, dentist, occupational therapist, other health care professionals as defined in section 145.61, hospital, or treatment facility. (b) An action by a patient or former patient against a health care provider alleging malpractice, error, mistake, or failure to cure, whether based on a contract or tort, must be commenced within four years from the date the cause of action accrued. (c) A counterclaim may be pleaded as a defense to any action for services brought by a health care provider after the limitations described in this section, notwithstanding it is barred by the provisions of this chapter, if the counterclaim belonged to the party pleading it at the time it became barred and was not barred at the time the claim sued on originated, but no judgment on the counterclaim except for costs can be rendered in favor of the party so pleading …

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Sponsors

• Steve Green (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
2. April 9, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5043?

SF5043 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Statute of limitations elimination for causes of action on gender-affirming care for minor children.

What does SF5043 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to civil actions; eliminating the statute of limitations for causes of action on gender-affirming care for minor children; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 541.076.

What is the status of SF5043?

In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5043?

Steve Green (R).

Where is the official record for SF5043?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5043&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate