MA S62

Bill

Relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
11/08/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits licensed professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health and human service providers, from engaging in "sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts" with patients under 18 years of age. The bill defines these prohibited efforts as any practice that attempts to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to change behaviors, expressions, or attractions. The bill also requires reports of licensed professionals engaging in these prohibited practices to be filed with the appropriate licensing board for review and possible disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of the professional's license.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (28)

Will Brownsberger (D), Harriette Chandler (D), Sonia Chang-Díaz (D), Mike Connolly (D), Cynthia Creem (D), Julian Cyr (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Lori Ehrlich (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Linda Forry (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Paul Heroux (D), Adam Hinds (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Kay Khan (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Eric Lesser (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Joan Lovely (D), Juana Matias (D), Mark Montigny (D), Mike Moore (D), Alice Peisch (D), Denise Provost (D), Tom Stanley (D), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H4664 (on 07/31/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S62

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S62
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S62.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1190	Relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors	New draft substituted, see H4664	Similar To
H2310	To end child marriage in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H2468	Relative to the health care of minors	No further action taken	Similar To
H4664	Relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors	Referred to the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading	Similar To
H942	To define inducing a minor into prostitution	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S111	Providing immunity for individuals under age 21 seeking medical assistance for an alcohol-related overdose	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S159	To reduce the furnishing or procuring of alcohol to a minor by an adult	Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2	Similar To

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