HB16-1210
Prohibit Conversion Therapy Mental Health Provider
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a prohibition on conversion therapy by a licensed mental health provider.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits a licensed physician specializing in psychiatry or a licensed or registered mental health care provider from engaging in conversion therapy with a patient under 18 years of age. A licensee who engages in these efforts is subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate licensing board. 'Conversion therapy' means efforts that seek to change an individual's sexual orientation, including efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attraction or feelings toward individuals of the same sex.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1210 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1210 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1210 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-6. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
29
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/14/2016 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (L.004) |
30
AYE
35
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 03/29/2016 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 03/17/2016 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/15/2016 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/14/2016 | House | House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/08/2016 | House | House Committee on Public Health Care & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/04/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public Health Care & Human Services |
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