Prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors
HB 796 prohibits licensed mental health professionals (such as psychologists) from providing conversion therapy to minors. The bill defines "conversion therapy" as practices aiming to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity, while explicitly excluding supportive counseling for gender transition or identity exploration. It adds this prohibition as a specific grounds for disciplinary action against professionals, including license suspension or revocation. The law directly affects minors receiving mental health services and the professionals providing them.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Keri Ingle
DDemocratic
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