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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