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MA H1190
Relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/27/2018
06/27/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit state licensed mental health professionals from subjecting minors to conversion therapy practices to change sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit state-licensed mental health professionals from subjecting minors to conversion therapy practices that attempt to change their sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill defines key terms such as "licensed professional," "sexual orientation," "gender identity," and "sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts." It prohibits licensed professionals from engaging in such practices with anyone under 18 years of age and imposes disciplinary measures, including possible suspension or revocation of their license, for any violations. The bill also requires reports of licensed professionals engaging in these practices to be filed within 30 days to the appropriate licensing board for review.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (82)
Brian Ashe (D),
Cory Atkins (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Evandro Carvalho (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Mike Day (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Aaron Michlewitz (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Jeffrey Sánchez (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
John Scibak (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H4664 (on 06/27/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1190 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1190.pdf |
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