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Introduced
02/02/2022
02/02/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 210 define sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts, mental health professional, and public funds; to prohibit mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts with a person under 18 years of age or a person who is 18 years or older who is an adult as defined in KRS 209.020 or a ward as defined in KRS 387.510; require violations to be subject to board discipline; prohibit public funds from being used for sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Department for Public Health to develop, produce, and disseminate educational materials regarding sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts; permit the cabinet to contract for the educational materials; add the short title "Youth Mental Health Protection Act"; EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill creates the "Youth Mental Health Protection Act" in Kentucky. It prohibits mental health professionals from engaging in "sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts" with minors under 18 or adults who are considered vulnerable adults or wards. The bill defines "sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts" and lists the mental health professionals to whom the prohibition applies. It also prohibits the use of public funds for such practices and requires the state's Department of Public Health to develop and distribute educational materials about the risks of these practices. The bill cites the critical health risks that these practices can pose to LGBTQ individuals and declares an emergency, making the bill effective immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Alice Kerr (R)*,
Julie Adams (R),
Karen Berg (D),
Denise Harper Angel (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Mike Nemes (R),
Reggie Thomas (D),
David Yates (D),
Last Action
to Health & Welfare (S) (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/sb137.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/sb137/orig_bill.pdf |
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