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Introduced
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to create 51.608, 448.015 (4) (am) 4., 455.09 (1) (gm) and 457.26 (2) (i) of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits mental health providers, including physicians, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers, from engaging in "conversion therapy" with individuals under the age of 18. Conversion therapy is defined as any practice that seeks to change an individual's gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including efforts to change behaviors or reduce same-sex attractions or feelings. The bill clarifies that it does not prohibit counseling or therapy that provides acceptance, support, and understanding, or counseling for individuals seeking to transition from one gender to another. Violations of this prohibition can result in disciplinary action against the mental health provider's professional license.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (42)
Melissa Agard (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Jon Erpenbach (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Janis Ringhand (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Stephen Smith (D)*,
Lena Taylor (D)*,
Jimmy Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Samba Baldeh (D),
Jill Billings (D),
David Bowen (D),
Jonathan Brostoff (D),
Marisabel Cabrera (D),
Sue Conley (D),
Dave Considine (D),
Steve Doyle (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Evan Goyke (D),
Gary Hebl (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
Gordon Hintz (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Nick Milroy (D),
LaKeshia Myers (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Todd Novak (R),
Sondy Pope (D),
Daniel Riemer (D),
Sara Rodriguez (D),
Katrina Shankland (D),
Kristina Shelton (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb326 |
| SB326 ROCP for Committee on Human Services, Children and Families | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/senate/human_services_children_and_families/1668136.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2021/REG/SB326.pdf |
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