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Introduced
01/27/2017
01/27/2017
In Committee
02/09/2017
02/09/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a person who is licensed to provide professional counseling or a practitioner who is licensed under provisions regulating the practice of medicine, osteopathic medicine, psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health counseling from practicing or performing conversion therapy with an individual who is younger than a specified age, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits licensed professional counselors, including medical practitioners, psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors, from practicing or performing conversion therapy with individuals under the age of 18. Conversion therapy refers to any practice or treatment aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The bill excludes professional counseling that provides support for gender transition, acceptance, and identity exploration without the goal of changing sexual orientation or gender identity.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Health Policy (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/578 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0578/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0578/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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