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MI HB4515
Bill
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
Yousef Rabhi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors in Michigan.
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Defines conversion therapy as practices seeking to change sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to alter behavior, gender expression, or romantic attractions toward same-gender individuals.
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Establishes that violations subject mental health professionals to disciplinary action and licensing sanctions for unprofessional conduct under sections 16221 and 16226 of the Public Health Code.
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Excludes from the conversion therapy prohibition counseling that supports gender transition, provides acceptance and support, facilitates identity exploration, or addresses unsafe sexual practices without seeking to change sexual orientation.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Mental health: children; conversion therapy; prohibit. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 901a.
Children: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/25/2019
4/25/2019