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2025 Regular Session

SB94

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AN ACT relating to conversion therapy.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to define terms; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (cabinet) to prohibit the direct or indirect use of state and federal funds for the practice of conversion therapy on minors; require state agencies to report providers engaged in conversion therapy efforts with a minor to the appropriate professional certification or licensing board; require the cabinet to update relevant policies and procedures to reflect the prohibition…

Introduced: February 4, 2025

Last action: February 6, 2025

To Health Services (S)
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This bill would prohibit the use of state and federal funds for conversion therapy performed on minors and directs state agencies to report providers who engage in the practice to the relevant licensing boards. It also allows professional licensing boards to discipline practitioners who perform or refer minors for conversion therapy. The bill requires state agencies to explore additional steps to protect minors from the practice. Who it may affect: minors receiving mental health or medical services, parents and guardians, and licensed mental health and medical providers.

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Legislative History

Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
To Health Services (S)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Karen Berg
Karen Berg

Senator · Senate District 26

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Karen.Berg@kylegislature.gov
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