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MN SF83

MN SF83
Conversion therapy for children or vulnerable adults, medical assistance (MA) coverage, and services or products misrepresentation prohibitions


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Introduced
01/10/2019
In Committee
01/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020

Introduced Session

91st Legislature 2019-2020

Bill Summary

Conversion therapy for children or vulnerable adults, medical assistance (MA) coverage, and services or products misrepresentation prohibitions

AI Summary

This bill prohibits mental health practitioners and professionals from engaging in conversion therapy, which is defined as any practice that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, with clients under 18 years of age or with vulnerable adults. The bill also excludes conversion therapy from being covered under Minnesota's Medical Assistance program and prohibits any misrepresentation or deceptive practices in the advertisement or offering of conversion therapy services that could be interpreted as representing homosexuality as a mental illness or guaranteeing to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Simonson (on 01/14/2019)

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