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KS HB2207
KS HB2207Prohibiting certain licensed individuals from using conversion therapy on minors.
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Introduced
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to behavioral and mental health; prohibiting certain licensed individuals from using conversion therapy on minors; amending K.S.A. 65-2837 and 74-7507 and K.S.A. 2020 Supp. 40-2,215, 40-2,216 and 65-1120 and repealing the existing sections. 7
AI Summary
This bill prohibits certain licensed individuals, such as those licensed by the state board of healing arts, the board of nursing, and the behavioral sciences regulatory board, from performing conversion therapy on minors. The bill defines "conversion therapy" as any practice or treatment that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill states that any use of conversion therapy on a minor by such a licensed individual would constitute unprofessional conduct and be subject to discipline by the respective regulatory board. The bill also prohibits the use of conversion therapy on minors via telemedicine and excludes the practice from being covered under the Kansas Telemedicine Act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Human Services (House)
Last Action
House Died in Committee (on 05/23/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/hb2207/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2207_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/hb2207_00_0000.pdf |
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