SB 658 - Arthur, Lauren
Prohibits mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4071S.01I
Title
SB 658
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2020
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Professional Registration Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 658 - Under this act, any licensed psychologist, behavior analyst, professional counselor, social worker, and marital and family therapist may have his or her application for licensure or renewal denied, or may have a complaint filed with the Administrative Hearing Commission if such person engages in conversion therapy with a minor.
Conversion therapy shall mean any practice or treatment intended to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.
This act is identical to HB 2283 (2020), HB 516 (2019), and HB 2141 (2018).
JOSIE BUTLER