HB 796 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 8, 2025
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Keri Ingle
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