As used in this section and sections 19a-907a to 19a-907c, inclusive:
(1) “Conversion therapy” means any practice or treatment administered to a person under eighteen years of age that seeks to change the person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, including, but not limited to, any effort to change gender expression or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attraction or feelings toward persons of the same gender. “Conversion therapy” does not include counseling intended to (A) assist a person undergoing gender transition, (B) provide acceptance, support and understanding to the person, or (C) facilitate the person’s coping, social support or identity exploration and development, including, but not limited to, any therapeutic intervention that is neutral with regard to sexual orientation and seeks to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices, provided such counseling does not seek to change the person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
(2) “Health care provider” means a licensed practitioner of the healing arts, as defined in section 20-1, an occupational therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 376a, an alcohol and drug counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 376b or certified pursuant to section 20-74s, a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 378, a nurse’s aide registered pursuant to chapter 378a, a board certified behavior analyst, as defined under chapter 382a, a psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 383, a marriage and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 383a, a clinical social worker or master clinical social worker licensed pursuant to chapter 383b, a professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 383c, a genetic counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 383d, a pharmacist licensed pursuant to chapter 400j, a hypnotist registered with the Department of Consumer Protection pursuant to chapter 400m or any person licensed, certified or registered under comparable provisions of law outside of the state but providing professional services under such license, certification or registration in the state.
(P.A. 17-5, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 17-5 effective May 10, 2017.
Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.
LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.
The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.
You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.
The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.
Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.