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MI HB4651

MI HB4651
Mental health: children; conversion therapy; prohibit. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 901a.


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Introduced
04/15/2021
In Committee
04/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st Legislature

Bill Summary

Mental health: children; conversion therapy; prohibit. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 901a.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Mental Health Code by adding a new section 901a that prohibits mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy, which is defined as any practice or treatment that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill states that mental health professionals who violate this prohibition will be subject to disciplinary action and licensing sanctions for unprofessional conduct. The bill provides exceptions for counseling that provides support, acceptance, or understanding of an individual, as well as counseling to address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices. The bill takes effect 90 days after it is enacted.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (50)

Abraham Aiyash (D)* Sarah Anthony (D)* Kyra Bolden (D)* Felicia Brabec (D)* Kelly Breen (D)* Julie Brixie (D)* Sara Cambensy (D)* Darrin Camilleri (D)* Brenda Carter (D)* Tyrone Carter (D)* Mary Cavanagh (D)* John Cherry (D)* Cara Clemente (D)* Kevin Coleman (D)* Jim Ellison (D)* Alex Garza (D)* Jim Haadsma (D)* Kevin Hertel (D)* Rachel Hood (D)* Kara Hope (D)* Cynthia Johnson (D)* Jewell Jones (D)* Matt Koleszar (D)* Padma Kuppa (D)* David LaGrand (D)* Donna Lasinski (D)* Tullio Liberati (D)* Mari Manoogian (D)* Christine Morse (D)* Cynthia Neeley (D)* Amos O'Neal (D)* Ronnie Peterson (D)* Laurie Pohutsky (D)* Ranjeev Puri (D)* Yousef Rabhi (D)* Julie Rogers (D)* Terry Sabo (D)* Helena Scott (D)* Nate Shannon (D)* Tim Sneller (D)* William Sowerby (D)* Samantha Steckloff (D)* Richard Steenland (D)* Lori Stone (D)* Joseph Tate (D)* Shri Thanedar (D)* Regina Weiss (D)* Karen Whitsett (D)* Tenisha Yancey (D)* Stephanie Young (D)*

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/15/2021 (on 04/20/2021)

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