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Introduced
03/28/2019
03/28/2019
In Committee
04/01/2019
04/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/03/2020
09/03/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Session
Bill Summary
Mental Health Protection Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Mental Health Protection Act, prohibits certain licensed mental health professionals in North Carolina from engaging in "conversion therapy" with minors under 18 or adults with disabilities. Conversion therapy refers to practices or treatments that seek to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill defines what is considered conversion therapy and states that it shall be considered unprofessional conduct subject to discipline by the professional's licensing entity. The bill also prohibits the use of state or local government funds for conducting or referencing conversion therapy.
Sponsors (8)
Jay Chaudhuri (D)*,
Natasha Marcus (D)*,
Terry Van Duyn (D)*,
Kirk Deviere (D),
Jeff Jackson (D),
Mujtaba Mohammed (D),
Wiley Nickel (D),
Sam Searcy (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 04/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2019/S426 | 03/29/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/Senate/PDF/S426v1.pdf | 04/02/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/Senate/PDF/S426v0.pdf | 03/29/2019 |
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