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Introduced
01/14/2022
01/14/2022
In Committee
01/14/2022
01/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2022
03/12/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Youth Mental Health Protection Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Youth Mental Health Protection Act, prohibits mental health providers in West Virginia from engaging in "conversion therapy" with minors under the age of 18. Conversion therapy refers to practices or treatments that seek to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill defines conversion therapy and mental health providers, and states that engaging in or referring a minor to conversion therapy constitutes unprofessional conduct, subjecting the provider to discipline by their licensing entity. The bill aims to protect LGBTQ+ youth in West Virginia from the harmful effects of conversion therapy, which has been condemned by major medical and mental health organizations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Ron Stollings (D)*,
Stephen Baldwin (D),
Mike Caputo (D),
Glenn Jeffries (R),
Richard Lindsay (D),
Michael Romano (D),
Mike Woelfel (D),
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources (on 01/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2022&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=SB269%20INTR.htm&yr=2022&sesstype=RS&i=269 |
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