This bill aims to prohibit conversion therapy practices in Nebraska, specifically targeting individuals under the age of nineteen. It amends existing statutes to include provisions that define conversion therapy, gender identity conversion therapy, and sexual orientation conversion therapy, and establishes that licensed professionals in relevant fields (such as medicine, mental health, nursing, pharmacy, and psychology) are prohibited from providing these therapies to minors. Additionally, the bill categorizes violations of this prohibition as deceptive trade practices, subjecting offenders to penalties under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that no state or political subdivision funds may be used for conversion therapy-related activities, including conducting, referring, or providing health benefits coverage for such therapies. It also introduces disciplinary measures for credential holders who engage in conversion therapy, adding this as a ground for disciplinary action under the Uniform Credentialing Act. The bill harmonizes existing laws and repeals the original sections that are being amended.

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