This bill aims to amend existing public health and welfare laws in Nebraska by prohibiting conversion therapy, which includes gender identity and sexual orientation conversion therapy, for individuals under the age of nineteen. It introduces new definitions for conversion therapy and outlines that such practices will be considered deceptive trade practices under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Additionally, the bill specifies that no state or political subdivision funds can be used for conducting, referring, or providing health benefits coverage for conversion therapy.

The bill also amends the Uniform Credentialing Act to include disciplinary measures against credential holders who provide conversion therapy, thereby expanding the grounds for disciplinary action under the act. Specifically, it adds a new provision that allows for disciplinary action against any credential holder who engages in conversion therapy. The bill harmonizes existing provisions and repeals the original sections of the law that are being amended.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-101, 38-178, 38-2894