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DE SB65
DE SB65An Act To Amend Titles 24 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Conversion Therapy.
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Introduced
04/26/2017
04/26/2017
In Committee
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
Crossed Over
05/17/2017
05/17/2017
Passed
06/07/2018
06/07/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/23/2018
07/23/2018
Introduced Session
149th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Conversion therapy is a practice or treatment that seeks to change an individuals sexual orientation or gender identity, including any effort to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender. Conversion therapy has been rejected by all mainstream medical and mental health organizations, and there is no credible evidence that it is effective. Moreover, this practice poses enormous health risks to LGBTQ youth, including an increased sense of shame, guilt, hopelessness, stress, and anger, thus increasing the risk of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. The harm done by conversion therapy can last well into adulthood.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the practice of conversion therapy, which seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, on children in Delaware. The bill defines conversion therapy and specifies that it does not include certain types of counseling, such as that which provides support and understanding without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill makes it unprofessional conduct or grounds for discipline for various licensed medical and mental health professionals to engage in conversion therapy with a child or refer a child to a provider in another jurisdiction to receive conversion therapy. It also prevents the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families from engaging in or recommending conversion therapy for children. The bill is based on evidence that conversion therapy is ineffective and poses serious risks of harm to LGBTQ youth.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Harris McDowell (D)*,
Paul Baumbach (D),
David Bentz (D),
Debra Heffernan (D),
Margaret Henry (D),
Helene Keeley (D),
John Kowalko (D),
Sean Lynn (D),
Ed Osienski (D),
Mike Ramone (R),
Pete Schwartzkopf (D),
Melanie Smith (D),
Dave Sokola (D),
Bryan Townsend (D),
John Viola (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 07/23/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=25678 |
| BillText | http://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=25678&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=SB65 |
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