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AZ HB2658

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Chavez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits psychotherapists from providing conversion therapy to minors under 18 years old, regardless of consent from the minor or their parents/legal guardians, with violators subject to disciplinary action by health profession regulatory boards.

  • Bars health profession regulatory boards from granting religious exemptions to the conversion therapy prohibition.

  • Defines "conversion therapy" as any practice or treatment seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity, including practices targeting behaviors, gender expressions, or same-gender attractions.

  • Excludes from the definition of conversion therapy treatments that provide assistance during gender transition or offer support, coping assistance, and identity exploration without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Applies the prohibition to physicians specializing in psychiatry, homeopathic physicians, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals licensed under Arizona law.

Legislative Description

Sexual orientation; conversion therapy; prohibition

Health Professionals

Last Action

Assigned to House RULES Committee

5/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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