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PA SB26
PA SB26Prohibiting mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with an individual under 18 years of age.
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Introduced
01/20/2021
01/20/2021
In Committee
01/20/2021
01/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act prohibiting mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with an individual under 18 years of age.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with individuals under the age of 18 in the state of Pennsylvania. The bill defines "sexual orientation change efforts" as any practices that seek to change an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The bill cites extensive research and statements from major medical and mental health organizations condemning such practices as harmful and lacking scientific evidence of effectiveness. The bill aims to protect the physical and psychological well-being of minors, including LGBTQ youth, from the serious risks associated with these discredited conversion therapies.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (14)
Tony Williams (D)*,
Lisa Boscola (D),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE (on 01/20/2021)
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