Bill > HB587

This bill prohibits licensed professionals, such as nurses, physicians, psychologists, and counselors, from engaging in conversion therapy, which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, with individuals under the age of 18. The bill defines conversion therapy and specifies that it does not include counseling that provides support, acceptance, and understanding, or interventions to address unsafe practices, as long as the goal is not to change the individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. Violations of this prohibition would be considered unprofessional conduct by the relevant licensing authority. The bill also clarifies that it does not infringe on the constitutional right of free exercise of religion.

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