HB2359

Conversion therapy; funding; prohibitions; minors

Introduced·1/21/25
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2359 prohibits funding for conversion therapy for minors and defines unprofessional conduct for health care professionals.

Arizona HB2359 amends state statutes to prohibit state and federal funds from being used for conversion therapy for minors. It defines conversion therapy as any practice or treatment that seeks to change a patient's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from facilitating or reimbursing conversion therapy for minors. Additionally, it classifies certain actions by health care professionals as unprofessional conduct if they involve conversion therapy for minors.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Jan 22, 2025

House

House read second time

Jan 21, 2025

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 21, 2025

House

Assigned to House HHS Committee