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AZ HB2707
Bill
Status
5/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Cesar Chavez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits psychotherapists from providing conversion therapy to any person under 18 years old, regardless of consent from the minor or their parent/legal guardian.
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Subjects psychotherapists who violate this prohibition to disciplinary action by their respective health profession regulatory boards.
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Bars health profession regulatory boards from granting religious exemptions to the conversion therapy prohibition.
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Defines "conversion therapy" as any practice seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity, including changing behaviors, gender expressions, or eliminating same-gender attractions.
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Excludes from the definition treatments that assist with gender transition or provide support and acceptance without seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity.
Legislative Description
Conversion therapy; prohibition; sexual orientation
Prohibition
Last Action
Assigned to House RULES Committee
5/19/2020