SB71

Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionals

Senate | In Senate Committee (Health)

📋 What This Bill Does

The bill prohibits certain licensed health care professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minor patients, defining conversion therapy as efforts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Exceptions include providing support for individuals in the process of transitioning or offering sexual orientation-neutral interventions. Violations may result in sanctions such as suspension or revocation of licenses.

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Rationale

The bill restricts the rights of health care professionals to provide certain types of therapy, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of personal liberty and self-ownership. Both the LP and LPO platforms emphasize individual rights and oppose government interference in personal choices.

Risks and Concerns

Potential infringement on parental rights regarding children's therapy options.
Increased government control over health care practices.

Platform Citations (4)

1.0 Personal Liberty OPPOSES

The bill restricts individual rights of health care professionals.

1.4 Personal Relationships OPPOSES

The bill limits the treatment options available to individuals based on their sexual orientation.

preamble OPPOSES

The bill undermines the principles of individual rights and personal responsibility.

self_defense OPPOSES

The bill may be seen as a restriction on the rights of individuals to choose their own therapeutic approaches.