SB 1541 - McCreery, Tracy
Prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minors
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4843S.01I
Title
SB 1541
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1541 - Under this act, any licensed psychologist, behavior analyst, professional counselor, social worker, or 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. The term "conversion therapy" shall mean any practice or treatment intended to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.
This act is identical to SB 285 (2025), SB 1209 (2024), SB 135 (2024), HB 2766 (2022) and HB 1269 (2021), is substantially similar to HB 796 (2025), HB 1091 (2025), HB 2263 (2024), HB 2296 (2024), HB 2530 (2024), SB 285 (2023), SB 915 (2022), SB 207 (2021), SB 658 (2020), HB 2283 (2020), HB 516 (2019), and HB 2141 (2018).
KATIE O'BRIEN