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Introduced
02/06/2017
02/06/2017
In Committee
02/20/2018
02/20/2018
Crossed Over
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
Passed
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/28/2018
03/28/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to restricting the practice of conversion1therapy; amending RCW 18.130.020 and 18.130.180; and creating a new2section.3
AI Summary
This bill aims to restrict the practice of conversion therapy, which is defined as a regimen that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill amends the state's laws governing the professional conduct of licensed health care providers, making it an act of unprofessional conduct to perform conversion therapy on patients under the age of 18. The bill provides exceptions for speech that does not constitute performing conversion therapy, religious practices or counseling, and non-licensed counselors acting under the auspices of a religious organization.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Marko Liias (D)*,
Joe Fain (R),
David Frockt (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Kevin Ranker (D),
Ann Rivers (R),
Maureen Walsh (R),
Last Action
Effective date 6/7/2018. (on 03/28/2018)
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