The bill proposes amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically adding provisions related to health care for minors. It aims to address the practice of conversion therapy for individuals under the age of 18. Conversion therapy is defined as any practice or treatment that attempts to change a patient's or client's sexual orientation or gender identity, including mental health therapy aimed at altering behaviors, expressions, attractions, or feelings related to the individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.

The bill prohibits the use of state or federal funds by any state agency, corporation, division, department, commission, or political subdivision for conducting, facilitating, or reimbursing conversion therapy for minors. It also bars these entities from providing grants or contracts to any entity that conducts or provides conversion therapy to patients or clients under eighteen years of age. Additionally, the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3229.02, 35-196.06