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AZ SB1047
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sean Bowie
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AI Summary
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Prohibits psychotherapists from providing conversion therapy to anyone under 18 years old, regardless of consent from the minor or their parents or legal guardians.
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Defines conversion therapy as any practice or treatment that seeks to change sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to change behaviors, gender expressions, or romantic/sexual attractions to same-gender persons.
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Excludes from the definition legitimate treatments that assist with gender transition or provide acceptance, support, coping assistance, and identity exploration without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Applies to psychiatrists, homeopathic physicians, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals licensed under Arizona law.
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Subjects violating psychotherapists to disciplinary action by their respective health profession regulatory boards.
Legislative Description
Sexual orientation; conversion therapy; prohibition.
Prohibition
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/15/2019