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LA HB605
LA HB605Prohibits certain licensed professionals from engaging with any minor in the practice known as conversion therapy
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Introduced
03/04/2022
03/04/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2022
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=22RS&b=HB605&sbi=y |
| House Committee Amendment #3517 H&W Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1274733 |
| House Committee Amendment #3424 H&W Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1274382 |
| House Committee Amendment #2712 H&W Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1270310 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1256975 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB605 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1257006 |
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