SB 1209
Prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors
Sponsor:
LR Number:
4066S.01I
Committee:
Last Action:
1/25/2024 - Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SB 1209 - 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), 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.