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This bill amends the State Finance Act to prohibit the state from using any public funds to support "conversion therapy," which is defined as any practice or treatment aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to alter behaviors, expressions, or attractions. The bill explicitly states that the state will not spend or invest public money in any organization, whether for-profit, nonprofit, or religious, for the purpose of conversion therapy, nor will it enter into contracts for such services. Any existing or future contracts for conversion therapy will be considered void and unenforceable because they go against public policy. Importantly, the bill clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to counseling that assists individuals undergoing gender transition or other mental health services related to sexual orientation or gender identity, as long as these services do not aim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3105&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104