Spencer Igo voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Children and Vulnerable Adults
Signed by Governor Tim Walz
Title: Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Children and Vulnerable Adults
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults.
Defines “conversion therapy” as “any practice by a mental health practitioner as defined in section 245I.02, subdivision 26, or mental health professional as defined in section 245I.02, subdivision 27, that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender” (Page 1).
Prohibits use of conversion therapy with “a client younger than 18 years of age or with a client who is a vulnerable adult as defined in section 626.5572, subdivision 21” (Page 2).
Defines practictioner/professional noncompliance as “unprofessional conduct” subject to disciplinary action (Page 2).
Establishes restrictions on advertisement of conversion therapy (Page 2).
Title: Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Children and Vulnerable Adults
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults.
Defines “conversion therapy” as “any practice by a mental health practitioner as defined in section 245I.02, subdivision 26, or mental health professional as defined in section 245I.02, subdivision 27, that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender” (Page 1).
Prohibits use of conversion therapy with “a client younger than 18 years of age or with a client who is a vulnerable adult as defined in section 626.5572, subdivision 21” (Page 2).
Defines practictioner/professional noncompliance as “unprofessional conduct” subject to disciplinary action (Page 2).
Establishes restrictions on advertisement of conversion therapy (Page 2).
Title: Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Children and Vulnerable Adults