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AZ SB1047

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sean Bowie

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits psychotherapists from providing conversion therapy to anyone under 18 years old, regardless of consent from the minor or their parents or legal guardians.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Applies to psychiatrists, homeopathic physicians, psychologists, and behavioral health professionals licensed under Arizona law.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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