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Introduced
05/07/2021
05/07/2021
In Committee
05/07/2021
05/07/2021
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 from engaging in "conversion therapy" with individuals under 18 years of age. Conversion therapy refers to any practice that seeks to change an individual's gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including efforts to change behaviors or eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same sex. The bill provides exceptions for counseling that provides acceptance, support, and understanding of the individual or facilitates their coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, as well as counseling for individuals seeking to transition from one gender to another. The bill also adds violations of the conversion therapy prohibition as grounds for disciplinary action against physicians, psychologists, and other licensed mental health professionals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (42)
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)*,
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),
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/asm/bill/ab312 |
| AB312 ROCP for Committee on Mental Health | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/assembly/mental_health/1668501.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2021/REG/AB312.pdf |
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