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Introduced
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
In Committee
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Crossed Over
05/21/2026
05/21/2026
Passed
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ENGAGING IN CONVERSION THERAPY EFFORTS.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new legal pathway for individuals who have undergone "sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts," which are defined as any practice by a licensed mental health professional that aims to change a patient's sexual orientation or gender identity, excluding therapy that offers acceptance, support, or helps with coping and identity exploration without pushing towards a predetermined outcome. This legislation allows survivors of such efforts to file civil lawsuits for damages, including economic and exemplary damages if the conduct was willful or wanton, and importantly, it removes any statute of limitations, meaning these lawsuits can be filed at any time, recognizing that the harm from these practices may not be apparent until much later in life, similar to delayed recognition of harm in cases of childhood sexual abuse. The bill also clarifies that these causes of action survive the death of the individual and can be pursued by their estate, and it aims to be interpreted broadly to provide remedies for those harmed by these practices, with the new provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (55)
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Karen McCormick (D)*,
Kyle Mullica (D)*,
Alex Valdez (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Matt Ball (D),
Adrienne Benavidez (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
Michael Carter (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Lesley Smith (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Yara Zokaie (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 06/01/2026)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
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