HB 2263 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors

This bill prohibits licensed mental health professionals from performing conversion therapy on minors, which is defined as any treatment attempting to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. The law specifically excludes counseling that offers support, acceptance, or assistance with gender transition as long as it does not seek to alter a person's orientation or identity. Violating this ban can lead to serious consequences for the professional, including license suspension, revocation, or disciplinary action through an administrative hearing. Parents or guardians of minors who receive such prohibited treatment have the right to file complaints against the practitioners involved.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 3, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 3, 2024
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