Hawaii HB1876 amends the prohibition on conversion therapy, exempting talk therapy in pure speech from the ban while maintaining a prohibition on.

Hawaii HB1876 amends the prohibition on conversion therapy, exempting talk therapy in pure speech from the ban while maintaining a prohibition on aversive techniques. The bill explicitly bans counseling that provides assistance to a person undergoing gender transition or that provides acceptance, support, and understanding of a person's identity, including sexual orientation-neutral interventions. It also prohibits advertising of conversion therapy on individuals under eighteen. Licensed professionals engaging in conversion therapy on minors face disciplinary action.

Hawaii HB1876 amends the prohibition on conversion therapy, exempting talk therapy in pure speech from the ban while maintaining a prohibition on.

Hawaii HB1876 amends the prohibition on conversion therapy, exempting talk therapy in pure speech from the ban while maintaining a prohibition on aversive techniques. The bill explicitly bans counseling that provides assistance to a person undergoing gender transition or that provides acceptance, support, and understanding of a person's identity, including sexual orientation-neutral interventions. It also prohibits advertising of conversion therapy on individuals under eighteen. Licensed professionals engaging in conversion therapy on minors face disciplinary action.