This bill creates a civil cause of action for individuals, or their estate if deceased, who suffered injury or harm from “sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts,” commonly called “conversion therapy.” It targets licensed mental health professionals, their supervisors, and those who hired the professional. This bill has no statute of limitations, allows for economic and punitive damages, and makes it easier for a plaintiff to prove in court that the conversion therapy directly caused their injury or harm. CUT unanimously voted NO on this bill, saying it looks to intimidate any counseling that doesn’t adhere to the woke progressive narrative and will have a chilling effect on freedom of speech. The ability of a deceased individual’s estate to sue, combined with no statute of limitations, makes this bill a “cash cow” for the trial lawyer association.
