Maryland SB950 prohibits conversion therapy practices, allows for civil actions against practitioners, and imposes a surcharge on insurers for.

Maryland SB950 defines "conversion therapy" as practices aiming to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. It prohibits mental health and child care practitioners from providing such therapy, except for supportive practices. The bill allows individuals to file civil actions for damages caused by conversion therapy, with no time limits for minors and extended limits for adults. It mandates a 35% surcharge on insurance premiums for practitioners engaging in conversion therapy. The surcharge funds are used to reimburse successful plaintiffs in malpractice actions.

Maryland SB950 prohibits conversion therapy practices, allows for civil actions against practitioners, and imposes a surcharge on insurers for.

Maryland SB950 defines "conversion therapy" as practices aiming to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. It prohibits mental health and child care practitioners from providing such therapy, except for supportive practices. The bill allows individuals to file civil actions for damages caused by conversion therapy, with no time limits for minors and extended limits for adults. It mandates a 35% surcharge on insurance premiums for practitioners engaging in conversion therapy. The surcharge funds are used to reimburse successful plaintiffs in malpractice actions.