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LA HB605

LA HB605
Prohibits certain licensed professionals from engaging with any minor in the practice known as conversion therapy


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Introduced
03/04/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 37:921(9), 1110(A)(9), and 1360.67(A)(28) and to enact R.S. 37:921(10), 1110(A)(10), 1285(A)(33), and 1360.67(A)(29), Part VIII-A of Chapter 20 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to

AI Summary

This bill prohibits certain licensed healthcare professionals in Louisiana, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, from engaging in "conversion therapy" with any minor under the age of 18. Conversion therapy refers to practices or treatments intended to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity without their consent. The bill also prohibits the state or any of its subdivisions from providing public funding to any entity or organization that employs a healthcare provider who engages in such conversion therapy. Violations of the prohibition on conversion therapy can result in fines, imprisonment, and disciplinary action against the healthcare provider's license.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House Committee Amendment #3517 H&W Draft - House Committee Amendment #3517 H&W Draft (on 05/03/2022)

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