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FL H0083

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits licensed mental health professionals from performing sexual orientation change efforts on individuals under 18 years of age
  • Applies to medical practitioners, osteopathic practitioners, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and licensed counselors
  • Defines "sexual orientation change effort" as any practice aimed at changing sexual orientation, behavior, gender identity, or gender expression, or reducing same-gender attraction
  • Exempts counseling that supports gender transition or provides acceptance and identity exploration without attempting to change orientation
  • Violations constitute unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary proceedings by the department and regulatory board
  • Effective date: July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Sexual Orientation Change Efforts

Last Action

Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee

4/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Health Innovation Subcommittee12/19/2014

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