Bill > S0267

This bill prohibits "conversion therapy" by licensed health care professionals with respect to children under 18 years of age. Conversion therapy refers to any practices or treatments that seek to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill defines conversion therapy and outlines exceptions, such as counseling that provides acceptance, support, and understanding of a person or facilitates a person's coping, social support, and identity exploration and development. The bill also prohibits state funding for conversion therapy and allows the Department of Health to initiate proceedings for violations of the law.

Health and Social Services