SB 285
Prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minors
Sponsor:
LR Number:
0558S.01I
Committee:
Last Action:
1/8/2025 - S First Read
Journal Page:
S40
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2025

Current Bill Summary

SB 285 - Under this act, any licensed psychologist, behavior analyst, professional counselor, social worker, or marital and family therapist may have his or her application for licensure or renewal denied, or may have a complaint filed with the Administrative Hearing Commission, if such person engages in conversion therapy with a minor. The term "conversion therapy" shall mean any practice or treatment intended to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.

This act is identical to SB 1209 (2024), SB 135 (2024), HB 2766 (2022) and HB 1269 (2021), is substantially similar to HB 2263 (2024), HB 2296 (2024), HB 2530 (2024), SB 285 (2023), SB 915 (2022), SB 207 (2021), SB 658 (2020), HB 2283 (2020), HB 516 (2019), and HB 2141 (2018).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Amendments

No Amendments Found.