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MN HF2156
MN HF2156Conversion therapy with children and vulnerable adults prohibited, medical assistance coverage prohibited, and misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products prohibited.
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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
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 years of age or with vulnerable adults. It also prohibits medical assistance coverage for conversion therapy and prohibits the misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products, including any claims that homosexuality is a mental disease, disorder, or illness, or guarantees to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill aims to protect vulnerable individuals from harmful conversion therapy practices and ensure accurate representation of these services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Athena Hollins (D)*,
Patty Acomb (D),
Kaela Berg (D),
Liz Boldon (D),
Andrew Carlson (D),
Steve Elkins (D),
Sandra Feist (D),
Peter Fischer (D),
Luke Frederick (D),
Mike Freiberg (D),
Frank Hornstein (D),
Heather Keeler (D),
Sandra Masin (D),
Kelly Moller (D),
Kelly Morrison (D),
Zack Stephenson (D),
Ami Wazlawik (D),
Jay Xiong (D),
Cheryl Youakim (D),
Last Action
Author added Masin (on 03/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2156&ssn=0&y=2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2156&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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