Therapists; create a felony for those who have sexual contact with patients.

HB 860 creates a new felony offense for therapists engaging in sexual contact with current or former patients, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The bill defines "therapist" broadly to include psychologists, social workers, counselors, and others providing mental health services, and explicitly states consent is not a defense. It also adds this conduct as grounds for disciplinary action against licensed professionals across multiple fields (e.g., social workers, psychologists, marriage counselors). The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.