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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Condemns the practice of conversion therapy on any population as unethical and fraudulent. Asserts that no licensed professional operating in the State of Illinois should engage in this practice, whether with minors or adults, as it violates the ethical standards of professional behavioral healthcare. Condemns conversion therapy as described herein, regardless of the target population or how the service is marketed or titled. Acknowledges that conversion therapy is not a legitimate form of therapy but is a dangerous and discredited practice that has no place in a professional setting, and that any professional engaging in such practices is in violation of the ethical guidelines governing their licensure. Encourages the Illinois Department of Public Health to launch a statewide public awareness campaign to educate communities about the harms of conversion therapy and its fraudulent nature, to collaborate with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to investigate and hold accountable practitioners offering conversion therapy under false pretenses, to develop guidelines for healthcare professionals to recognize, report, and prevent practices associated with conversion therapy, and to support outreach initiatives to connect survivors of conversion therapy with affirming mental health resources.
AI Summary
This resolution condemns conversion therapy as an unethical and fraudulent practice targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, affirming that no licensed healthcare professional in Illinois should engage in this harmful intervention. The resolution acknowledges that conversion therapy, which attempts to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity through psychological or physical means, has been discredited by major medical organizations and is linked to serious mental health risks including depression, anxiety, and increased suicide rates. It builds upon the 2015 Youth Mental Health Protection Act by extending condemnation beyond minors to all populations, recognizing that sexual orientation and gender identity are not conditions requiring "cure". The resolution encourages the Illinois Department of Public Health to launch a statewide awareness campaign, collaborate with regulatory bodies to investigate practitioners, develop professional guidelines to prevent conversion therapy, and support survivors by connecting them with affirming mental health resources. Ultimately, the resolution aims to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from a practice that undermines professional healthcare ethics and poses significant psychological harm, reinforcing Illinois' commitment to supporting and protecting marginalized communities.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=10&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SR/10400SR0010.htm |
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