FL S0204

Prohibits licensed mental health professionals from performing sexual orientation change efforts (conversion therapy) on individuals under 18 years of age

Defines "sexual orientation change effort" as any practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation, behavior, gender identity, gender expression, or reducing same-gender attraction

Applies to practitioners licensed under medicine, osteopathic medicine, psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and mental health counseling

Exempts counseling that supports gender transition or provides acceptance and identity exploration without attempting to change sexual orientation or gender identity

Violations constitute unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action by the Department of Health and appropriate regulatory boards