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Gender-transition procedure

Medical treatments, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or surgeries, intended to change a person's body to match their gender identity when that identity differs from their biological sex.

Federal tort

A legal wrong or injury for which a federal court can provide a remedy, allowing an injured party to sue for damages under federal law.

Private right of action

A right granted by law for an individual to sue another party in court to enforce a legal duty or recover damages for a violation of a law.

Compensatory damages

Money awarded to a plaintiff to cover actual losses and to put them back in the financial position they were in before the harm occurred.

Punitive damages

Money awarded to a plaintiff beyond actual losses, intended to punish the defendant for reckless or malicious behavior and to deter others from similar actions.

Retroactive application

When a new law or rule applies to events or actions that took place before the law was passed and became effective.

Pediatric gender clinic

A medical facility that specifically diagnoses or treats gender-related conditions in children and teenagers, including offering or referring for gender-transition procedures for those under 18.