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MN SF1871

MN SF1871
Conversion therapy with children or vulnerable adults, medical assistance coverage, and conversion therapy services or products misrepresentation prohibitions


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Introduced
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting conversion therapy with children or vulnerable adults; prohibiting medical assistance coverage for conversion therapy; prohibiting the misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision; 325F.69, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 214.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits conversion therapy, which is defined as any practice that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, with children under 18 or vulnerable adults. It also prohibits medical assistance coverage for conversion therapy and prohibits the misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products, including falsely advertising that homosexuality is a mental illness or guaranteeing to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill amends existing Minnesota Statutes to implement these new provisions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Motion did not prevail to withdraw and be placed on General Orders, pursuant to rule 5.1 (on 05/19/2022)

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