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IL HB0217

IL HB0217
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PROTECTION


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Introduced
01/16/2015
In Committee
05/27/2015
Crossed Over
05/19/2015
Passed
05/30/2015
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/20/2015

Introduced Session

99th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the Youth Mental Health Protection Act. Defines "mental health provider" and "sexual orientation change efforts" or "conversion therapy". Provides that no mental health provider shall engage in sexual orientation change efforts with a person under the age of 18. Provides that a mental health provider shall not refer a client or patient to any individual for the purpose of sexual orientation change efforts. Further provides that any sexual orientation change effort attempted on a person under the age of 18 or any referral made by a mental health provider shall be considered unprofessional conduct and shall be subject to discipline by the licensing entity or disciplinary review board with competent jurisdiction.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0411 (on 08/20/2015)

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