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MA H4014
Relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors
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Introduced
11/07/2017
11/07/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors
AI Summary
This bill prohibits licensed professionals, such as psychologists, psychiatrists, and mental health counselors, from engaging in "sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts" with minors under the age of 18. These efforts refer to practices that attempt to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also requires the reporting of any such prohibited practices to the appropriate licensing boards, which may result in the suspension or revocation of the professional's license. Additionally, the bill establishes a working group to discuss and review the equitable parameters of reverting payments by health insurance carriers for providers of behavioral health services.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Rejected (on 06/27/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4014 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4014.pdf |
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