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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
In Committee
04/27/2018
04/27/2018
Crossed Over
03/06/2018
03/06/2018
Passed
05/01/2018
05/01/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2018
05/29/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits specific state-licensed persons who are licensed to provide professional counseling from engaging in, attempting to engage in, or advertising sexual orientation change efforts on minors. Establishes the sexual orientation counseling task force to address the concerns of minors seeking counseling on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, and related behaviors. (CD1)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits specific state-licensed professionals, such as physicians, psychologists, and mental health counselors, from engaging in or advertising "sexual orientation change efforts" on minors under the age of 18. It establishes a sexual orientation counseling task force to address the concerns of minors seeking counseling on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, and related behaviors. The task force will submit a report with findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, to the legislature prior to the 2019 regular session.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Act 013, 05/25/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). (on 05/29/2018)
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