Bill > HB300

This bill prohibits licensed health care professionals, including nurses, physicians, psychologists, counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and chemical dependency counselors, from engaging in conversion therapy with minor patients (individuals under 18 years old). Conversion therapy is defined as attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to modify behaviors, gender expressions, or reduce romantic attractions toward people of the same gender. The bill allows professionals to continue providing supportive care such as assisting patients who are transitioning, offering acceptance and support, and providing interventions to prevent unsafe practices. Any health care professional who violates this prohibition may face professional sanctions, including suspension, revocation, or denial of their professional license. The bill requires several state licensing boards to enforce these restrictions, ensuring that licensed professionals cannot practice conversion therapy on minors across multiple health care disciplines. The intent of the bill is to protect minors from potentially harmful practices aimed at changing their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb300