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FL S0068

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Clemens

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "conversion therapy" as any practice or treatment aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation, behavior, gender identity, or gender expression
  • Prohibits licensed healthcare professionals (including physicians, psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors) from practicing conversion therapy on individuals under 18 years of age
  • Excludes from the definition professional counseling that supports gender transition or provides acceptance and coping support without the goal of changing sexual orientation or gender identity
  • Subjects licensed professionals who practice or attempt to practice conversion therapy on minors to disciplinary proceedings by the department and appropriate licensing boards
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Conversion Therapy

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

11/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Health Policy8/28/2017

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