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HB 4776
Overview: HB 4776, a bill amending Section 100a of the Mental Health Code to address conversion therapy for children, was electronically reproduced on August 20, 2025.Purpose and I
Overview: HB 4776, a bill amending Section 100a of the Mental Health Code to address conversion therapy for children, was electronically reproduced on August 20, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill seeks to regulate the practice of conversion therapy, a controversial practice that aims to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, when applied to children and adolescents.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits mental health professionals from providing conversion therapy to minors
- Establishes disciplinary measures, including license suspension or revocation, for violations
- Requires the state to develop educational materials on the risks of conversion therapy
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect LGBTQ+ youth and their families, as well as mental health professionals who may have previously offered conversion therapy services. The ban aims to protect vulnerable children from the potential harms of these practices.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been electronically reproduced and is currently in the legislative process. If passed, the new regulations on conversion therapy would take effect upon the bill's enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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