summary
Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)
Bill Summary
Professions; therapy ban prohibition
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any state office, agency, political subdivision, or local government from prohibiting, penalizing, or taking adverse action against an individual who provides, receives, or consents to any counseling, advice, guidance, or other speech or communication, whether described as therapy or not, that is consistent with the individual's conscience or religious belief. The bill aims to protect individuals' rights to engage in forms of counseling or communication that align with their personal beliefs, without facing any restrictions or punishments from licensing or disciplinary authorities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Vince Leach (R)*,
Nancy Barto (R),
Sonny Borrelli (R),
Paul Boyer (R),
David Gowan (R),
Sine Kerr (R),
Last Action
Senate HHS Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (4-4-0-0) (on 02/18/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/75565 | 01/28/2021 |
| SENATE - Health and Human Services | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/proposed/s.1482barto.docx.htm | 02/17/2021 |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/16/2021 HHS | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/484485 | 02/17/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/bills/sb1482p.htm | 01/28/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/55leg/1r/bills/sb1482p.pdf | 01/28/2021 |
Loading...