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WI AB111

WI AB111
Prohibiting conversion therapy.

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Introduced
03/22/2019
In Committee
03/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/01/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act to create 51.608, 448.015 (4) (am) 4., 455.09 (1) (gm) and 457.26 (2) (i) of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits licensed mental health providers from engaging in "conversion therapy" with individuals under the age of 18. Conversion therapy is defined as any practice that seeks to change an individual's gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including efforts to change behaviors or eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same sex. The bill provides exceptions for counseling that provides acceptance, support, and understanding, as well as counseling for individuals seeking to transition from one gender to another. The bill also establishes penalties for mental health providers who violate this prohibition, including the potential loss of their professional license.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (46)

Melissa Agard (D)*,  Jimmy Anderson (D)*,  Jill Billings (D)*,  David Bowen (D)*,  Jonathan Brostoff (D)*,  Marisabel Cabrera (D)*,  Dave Considine (D)*,  David Crowley (D)*,  Steve Doyle (D)*,  Jodene Emerson (D)*,  Jason Fields (D)*,  Evan Goyke (D)*,  Staush Gruszynski (D)*,  Kalan Haywood (D)*,  Gary Hebl (D)*,  Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,  Gordon Hintz (D)*,  Joel Kitchens (R)*,  Debra Kolste (D)*,  Beth Meyers (D)*,  Nick Milroy (D)*,  LaKeshia Myers (D)*,  Greta Neubauer (D)*,  Todd Novak (R)*,  Tod Ohnstad (D)*,  Sondy Pope (D)*,  Daniel Riemer (D)*,  Katrina Shankland (D)*,  Christine Sinicki (D)*,  Mark Spreitzer (D)*,  Shelia Stubbs (D)*,  Amanda Stuck (D)*,  Lisa Subeck (D)*,  Chris Taylor (D)*,  Robyn Vining (D)*,  Tyler Vorpagel (R)*,  Don Vruwink (D)*,  JoCasta Zamarripa (D)*,  Tim Carpenter (D),  LaTonya Johnson (D),  Chris Larson (D),  Mark Miller (D),  Janis Ringhand (D),  Fred Risser (D),  Jeff Smith (D),  Stephen Smith (D), 

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/01/2020)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab111 03/23/2019
BillText http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2019/REG/AB111.pdf 03/23/2019
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