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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2017
05/04/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits persons licensed to provide professional counseling from engaging in, attempting to engage in, or advertising sexual orientation change efforts on persons under 18 years of age.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits licensed professional counselors, including physicians, psychologists, and therapists, from engaging in or advertising "sexual orientation change efforts" on minors under 18 years of age. The term "sexual orientation change efforts" refers to practices that aim to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The bill exempts counseling that provides acceptance, support, and understanding, or helps a person cope and explore their identity, as long as it does not seek to change their sexual orientation. Any licensed counselor who violates this prohibition would face disciplinary action from their professional licensing authority.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to CPH. (on 01/23/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=270&year=2017 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2017/bills/SB270_.HTM |
| Bill | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2017/bills/SB270_.pdf |
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