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OK HB2456
OK HB2456Professions and occupations; banning conversion therapy for certain licensed providers; providing imposition of disciplinary action; effective date.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to professions and occupations; creating the Youth Mental Health Protection Act; defining terms; prohibiting conversion therapy for certain persons; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 509, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 175, O.S.L. 2018 (59 O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 509), which relates to the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act; modifying unprofessional conduct; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 567.8, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 72, O.S.L. 2018 (59 O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 567.8), which relates to the Nursing Practice Act; modifying criteria for imposition of disciplinary action; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 637, which relates to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act; modifying criteria for imposition of disciplinary action; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 1370, as last amended by Section 7, Chapter 169, O.S.L. 2016 (59 O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 1370), which relates to the Psychologists Licensing Act; modifying criteria for imposition of disciplinary action; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 1912, as last amended by Section 11, Chapter 183, O.S.L. 2015 (59 O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 1912), which relates to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act; modifying criteria for imposition of disciplinary action; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 1925.15, as last amended by Section 12, Chapter 183, O.S.L. 2015 (59 O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 1925.15), which relates to the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act; modifying criteria for imposition of disciplinary action; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 1941, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 183, O.S.L. 2015 (59 O.S. Supp. 2018, Section 1941), which relates to the Licensed Behavioral Practitioner Act; modifying criteria for imposition of disciplinary action; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Youth Mental Health Protection Act, prohibits licensed healthcare providers from offering "conversion therapy" to minors under the age of 18. Conversion therapy is defined as any practice that seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill adds this prohibition as grounds for disciplinary action by the provider's licensing board. The bill also amends several existing laws to include the provision of conversion therapy to minors as a violation that can result in the denial, revocation, or suspension of a provider's license.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Health (on 02/05/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2456&Session=2000 | 11/20/2019 |
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