HB 2296 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 young person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The law allows for disciplinary action, including license suspension or revocation, against practitioners who engage in these banned practices while explicitly excluding supportive counseling that helps individuals cope with their identity without trying to change it. Parents, guardians, and close relatives can file complaints against professionals who violate this rule, and the state licensing committee is responsible for investigating and enforcing these standards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 4, 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 4, 2024
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