SB 658
Prohibits mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors
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LR Number:
4071S.01I
Last Action:
1/22/2020 - Second Read and Referred S Professional Registration Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2020

Current Bill Summary

SB 658 - Under this act, any licensed psychologist, behavior analyst, professional counselor, social worker, and 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.

Conversion therapy shall mean any practice or treatment intended to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.

This act is identical to HB 2283 (2020), HB 516 (2019), and HB 2141 (2018).

JOSIE BUTLER

Amendments

No Amendments Found.