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SR 10

CONDEMNS-CONVERSION THERAPY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen

Illinois legislature symbolically condemns conversion therapy but creates no new legal restrictions on the discredited practice targeting LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Bill Summary · SR 10

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 10 is a symbolic condemnation of conversion therapy practices in Illinois. The resolution expresses the state legislature's official opposition to these practices, which are efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity through psychological, medical, or religious interventions.

Why is this important

Conversion therapy has been widely discredited by major medical and mental health organizations as ineffective and harmful, often causing psychological trauma, depression, and increased suicide risk in LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly minors. This resolution represents a formal policy statement that could influence future legislation protecting vulnerable populations, especially children, from such practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive action: A resolution is non-binding and creates no new legal restrictions; critics may argue actual protective legislation with enforcement mechanisms is needed rather than symbolic condemnation
  • Parental rights concerns: Some argue resolutions implicitly challenge parental authority over medical decisions, which some groups view as overreach into family autonomy
  • Religious practice implications: Opponents may contend that condemning conversion therapy infringes on religious freedom and counseling practices conducted within faith communities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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