Creates provisions relating to licensing centers for the treatment of sexually deviant behaviors
HB 1420 establishes a licensing system for facilities in the state that provide therapy for sexually deviant behaviors, which the bill defines as criminal sexual acts or those likely to cause humiliation or suffering. The law requires these centers to be operated by licensed professionals, such as physicians or psychologists, and mandates that all treatment methods used must be scientifically proven and non-violent. To obtain a one-year license, operators must pay a fee, maintain detailed patient records, and allow annual inspections by the Department of Health and Senior Services. The bill also outlines penalties for unlicensed operation and provides a process for appealing license denials or revocations through an administrative hearing commission.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Sauls
DDemocratic
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