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AZ HB2594

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Chavez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits psychotherapists from providing conversion therapy to any person under 18 years of age, regardless of consent from the minor or their parent/legal guardian.

  • Defines "conversion therapy" as any practice or treatment seeking to change sexual orientation, gender identity, behaviors, gender expressions, or romantic attractions toward same-sex individuals.

  • Excludes from the prohibition: assistance with gender transition and neutral support services that provide acceptance, coping strategies, or identity exploration without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Applies to licensed physicians specializing in psychiatry, homeopathic physicians, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals regulated under Arizona state licensing boards.

  • Subjects violating psychotherapists to disciplinary action by their respective health profession regulatory boards.

Legislative Description

Sexual orientation; conversion therapy; prohibition.

Health Professionals

Last Action

House read second time

2/8/2018

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