HB5623

Youth Mental Health Protection Act

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

Youth Mental Health Protection Act prohibits conversion therapy and referrals for such practices on minors.

The Youth Mental Health Protection Act aims to safeguard children from conversion therapy, defined as any practices or treatments seeking to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The act prohibits mental health providers from engaging in or referring minors for conversion therapy, with disciplinary actions for violations. A first offense results in a written warning and referral to a training program, while a second offense leads to disciplinary action by the licensing entity.

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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House