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SB 293

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR INJURY CAUSED BY FRAUD IN THE PROVISION OF FERTILITY CARE AND TREATMENT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Cicarella and 5 co-sponsors

SB 293 extends the statute of limitations for filing fraud claims against fertility care providers, allowing patients more time to pursue legal action after discovering deceptive practices.

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Bill Summary · SB 293

Legislative bill overview

SB 293 modifies Connecticut's statute of limitations for lawsuits involving fraud in fertility care and treatment services. The bill allows patients to file claims beyond the standard limitation period when fraud by fertility providers is involved, addressing cases where deception may not be discovered immediately.

Why is this important

Fertility treatments are expensive, emotionally intense medical interventions where patients place significant trust in providers. Fraud in this context—such as misrepresenting qualifications, success rates, or treatment protocols—can cause substantial financial and psychological harm. Extending the statute of limitations provides recourse for patients who discover deception only after the standard filing deadline has passed.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical liability implications: Extending limitations periods may increase litigation exposure for fertility clinics and providers, potentially raising insurance costs and affecting service availability
  • Defining "fraud" in medical context: Determining what constitutes actionable fraud versus disputed medical outcomes or treatment disagreements could create litigation uncertainty
  • Retroactive application questions: Unclear whether the law applies to claims already outside the current statute of limitations or only to future cases, affecting existing disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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