Signed by Governor Janet Mills

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the practice of conversion therapy.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a licensed psychologist or guidance counselor from advertising, offering, or administering conversion therapy to a minor (Sec. 8).

• Defines “conversion therapy” as any practice or course of treatment that seeks or purports to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that “conversion therapy” does not include the following (Sec. 4):

• Any practice or treatment that assists an individual undergoing a gender transition;

• Any practice or treatment that provides acceptance, support, or understanding to an individual; or

• Any practice or treatment that facilitates an individual’s coping, social support or identity exploration and development.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the practice of conversion therapy.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a licensed psychologist or guidance counselor from advertising, offering, or administering conversion therapy to a minor (Sec. 8).

• Defines “conversion therapy” as any practice or course of treatment that seeks or purports to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that “conversion therapy” does not include the following (Sec. 4):

• Any practice or treatment that assists an individual undergoing a gender transition;

• Any practice or treatment that provides acceptance, support, or understanding to an individual; or

• Any practice or treatment that facilitates an individual’s coping, social support or identity exploration and development.

Full Bill Text