Senate Bill 324 aims to prohibit mental health providers from engaging in conversion therapy with minors, defined as any intervention intended to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill clarifies that conversion therapy does not include supportive counseling for individuals undergoing gender transition, providing acceptance and understanding, or interventions that are sexual orientation-neutral or gender identity-neutral aimed at preventing unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices.

To enforce this prohibition, the bill mandates that the Medical Examining Board, Psychology Examining Board, and Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board investigate allegations of violations. If a violation is confirmed, the boards are required to take disciplinary actions, which may include limiting, suspending, or revoking the licenses or certifications of the offending mental health providers. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to include provisions for judicial review related to these disciplinary actions.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 448.02(9)(intro.), 448.02