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SB2869Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Mental Health.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Chris Lee, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the existing prohibition on conversion therapy by prohibiting the practice on persons of all ages and the advertisement of such practice. Explicitly provides that talk therapy in the form of pure speech is exempt from the prohibition on conversion therapy. Takes effect upon the certification by the Attorney General that the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned the holding in Chiles v. Salazar, 116 F.4th 1178 (10th Cir. 2024).

Where it stands

Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.

January 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.

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