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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 licensed mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors, from engaging in "conversion therapy" - practices or treatments that seek to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity - with minors under 18 or adults with disabilities. The bill defines conversion therapy and specifies that it does not include counseling that provides support and facilitates an individual's exploration of their identity. The bill also prohibits the use of state funds for conversion therapy and empowers the Department of Health and Human Services to enforce these provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (27)
John Autry (D)*,
Cecil Brockman (D)*,
Allison Dahle (D)*,
Susan Fisher (D)*,
John Ager (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Chaz Beasley (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Becky Carney (D),
Ashton Clemmons (D),
Terence Everitt (D),
Wesley Harris (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Yvonne Holley (D),
Verla Insko (D),
Joe John (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Marvin Lucas (D),
Nasif Majeed (I),
Grier Martin (D),
Graig Meyer (D),
Garland Pierce (D),
Amos Quick (D),
William Richardson (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Judiciary, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2019/H516 | 03/29/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/House/PDF/H516v1.pdf | 04/02/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/House/PDF/H516v0.pdf | 03/29/2019 |
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