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Legislative Watch<\/h1><\/span>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Federal<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Will create a bill of rights for youth living in congregate care as well as set national standards that programs must meet or be forced to close.<\/p>\n

Last Action:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Action Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsors: <\/strong>Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]\n

Status:<\/strong> To be introduce<\/p>\n

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Bill: <\/strong>H.R. 3474 K<\/strong>eeping All Students Safe Act<\/b><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>To prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint in schools, and for other purposes.<\/p>\n

Last Action:<\/strong> Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:<\/strong> 5\/25\/2021<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Rep. Scott, Robert C. “Bobby” [D-VA-3], Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4], Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. “Chuy” [D-IL-4], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Grijalva, Ra\u00fal M. [D-AZ-3], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17], Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2], Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. S\u00e1nchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large], Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6], Rep. C\u00e1rdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30], Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. “Hank,” Jr. [D-GA-4], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]\n

Status:<\/strong> In Committee<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Alaska<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number:<\/strong> HB8<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Conversion Therapy Prohibitions<\/p>\n

Last Action:<\/strong> Cosponsor(s): Fields<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:<\/strong> 5\/18\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Sara Hannan (D), Zach Fields (D), Grier Hopkins (D), Liz Snyder (D), Geran Tarr (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/18\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Arizona<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number:<\/strong> HB2824<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Conversion therapy; prohibition; sexual orientation<\/p>\n

Last Action:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>6\/25\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Cesar Chavez (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 6\/25\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:<\/strong> SB1511<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Conversion therapy; prohibition; minors<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>6\/25\/22<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Sean Bowie (D), Andrea Dalessandro (D), Mitzi Epstein (D), Diego Espinoza (D), Rosanna Gabaldon (D), Sally Gonzales (D), Melody Hernandez (D), Jennifer Jermaine (D), Christine Marsh (D), Jennifer Pawlik (D), Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D), Raquel Teran (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 6\/25\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Florida<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: S1870<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Conversion Therapy<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
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Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/14\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Shevrin Jones (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 3\/14\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:<\/strong> H0893<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 OPPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> To place children in its custody in therapeutic group homes for residential mental health treatment without prior court approval<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Ordered enrolled<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>4\/8\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Patricia Hawkins-Williams (D), Lauren Melo (R), Kristen Arrington (D), Christopher Benjamin (D), Dan Daley (D), Tracie Davis (D), Christine Hunschofsky (D), Dotie Joseph (D), Travaris McCurdy (D), Daisy Morales (D), Angela Nixon (D), Michele Rayner (D), Felicia Robinson (D), David Silvers (D), Kelly Skidmore (D), Allison Tant (D), Geraldine Thompson (D), Marie Woodson (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Passed<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:<\/strong> S1120<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 OPPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Authorizing the Department of Children and Families, under certain circumstances, to place children in its custody in therapeutic group homes for residential mental health treatment without prior court approval<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Laid on Table, refer to CS\/CS\/HB 893<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/14\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Ana Rodriguez (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 3\/14\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: H0563<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Designating a children’s ombudsman as an autonomous entity within the department; providing responsibilities of the ombudsman; requiring the ombudsman to collect and post certain data on the department’s website<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/14\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Kelly Skidmore (D), Fentrice Driskell (D), Anna Eskamani (D), Juan Fernandez-Barquin (R), Michael Gottlieb (D), Evan Jenne (D), Daisy Morales (D), Angela Nixon (D), Emily Slosberg (D), Susan Valdes (D), Marie Woodson (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 3\/14\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Georgia<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: HB569<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Youth Mental Health Protection Act; enact<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>House Second Readers<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>4\/4\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Debbie Buckner (D), Karla Drenner (D), Mary Margaret Oliver (D), Matthew Wilson (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 4\/4\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:<\/strong> HB1047<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Criminal Justice – Solitary Confinement and Restraints Limitation Act; enact<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>House Second Readers<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>4\/4\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Viola Davis (D), Shelly Hutchinson (D), Donna McLeod (D), Rebecca Mitchell (D), Kim Schofield (D), Sandra Scott (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 4\/4\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Hawaii<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: HB188<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Relating To The Room Confinement Of Children At Detention And Shelter Facilities.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Carried over to 2022 Regular Session<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>5\/5\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Scott Saiki (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/5\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:<\/strong> SB387<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Relating To The Room Confinement Of Children At Detention And Shelter Facilities.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Carried over to 2022 Regular Session.<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>5\/5\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Ronald Kouchi (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/5\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Idaho<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number:<\/strong> H0483<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Adds to existing law to prohibit conversion therapy for minors.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred to Health & Welfare<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/31\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 3\/31\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Illinois<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: HB0194<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 OPPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Outdoor RX Program<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>4\/8\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Sonya Harper (D), Natalie Manley (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:<\/strong> SB0254<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Urges policy decisions of State agencies and the Illinois General Assembly to align with the goal of preventing, reducing, and ultimately eliminating, the use of restraint and seclusion with children and adolescents.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred to Assignments<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>4\/8\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:<\/strong> HB5162<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> PUB FUNDS-CONVERSION THERAPY<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred to Assignments<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>4\/8\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Ramachandra Villivalam (D), Sam Yingling (D), Carol Ammons (D), Jaime Andrade (D), Dagmara Avelar (D), Kambium Buckner (D), Kelly Burke (D), Jonathan Carroll (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Lakesia Collins (D), Margaret Croke (D), Daniel Didech (D), Eva Dina Delgado (D), Marcus Evans (D), Robyn Gabel (D), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D), Edgar Gonzalez (D), Jehan Gordon-Booth (D), LaToya Greenwood (D), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Michael Halpin (D), Sonya Harper (D), Greg Harris (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Elizabeth Hernandez (D), Maura Hirschauer (D), Jay Hoffman (D), Terra Howard (D), Stephanie Kifowit (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Camille Lilly (D), Theresa Mah (D), Natalie Manley (D), Joyce Mason (D), Rita Mayfield (D), Debbie Meyers-Martin (D), Anna Moeller (D), Bob Morgan (D), Martin Moylan (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Suzanne Ness (D), Deborah O’Keefe Conroy (D), Aaron Ortiz (D), Delia Ramirez (D), Robert Rita (D), Lamont Robinson (D), Justin Slaughter (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Denyse Stoneback (D), Katie Stuart (D), Mark Walker (D), Ann Williams (D), Jawaharial Williams (D), Kathleen Willis (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D), Lance Yednock (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Indiana<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number:<\/strong>\u00a0HB1359<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Juvenile law matters.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Signed by the President Pro Tempore<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/11\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors: <\/strong>John Crane (R), Michael Crider (R), Jon Ford (R), Wendy McNamara (R), Eddie Melton (D), Fady Qaddoura (D), Lonnie Randolph (D), Linda Rogers (R), Kyle Walker (R), Tony Cook (R), Michelle Davis (R), Robin Shackleford (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted 3\/11\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Kansas<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: HB2207<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibiting certain licensed individuals from using conversion therapy on minors.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Kentucky<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: HB12<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> AN ACT relating to youth mental health protection and declaring an emergency.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>To Committee on Committees (H)<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>4\/14\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors: <\/strong>Lisa Willner (D), Kim Banta (R), Tina Bojanowski (D), George Brown (D), McKenzie Cantrell (D), Jeffery Donohue (D), Ken Fleming (R), Kelly Flood (D), Alan Gentry (D), Joni Jenkins (D), Nima Kulkarni (D), Mary Marzian (D), Charles Miller (D), Jerry Miller (R), Patti Minter (D), Ruth Palumbo (D), Josie Raymond (D), Rachel Roberts (D), Attica Scott (D), Cherlynn Stevenson (D), Pamela Stevenson (D), Killian Timoney (R), Susan Westrom (D), Charles Wheatley (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 4\/14\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: SB137<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> AN ACT relating to youth mental health protection and declaring an emergency.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>To Health & Welfare (S)<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>4\/14\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Alice Kerr (R), Julie Adams (R), Karen Berg (D), Denise Harper Angel (D), Morgan McGarvey (D), Mike Nemes (R), Reginald Thomas (D), David Yates (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 4\/14\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Louisiana<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: HB605<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibits certain licensed professionals from engaging with any minor in the practice known as conversion therapy<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>6\/6\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Mandie Landry (D), Royce Duplessis (D), Aimee Freeman (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 6\/6\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Massachusetts<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: H225<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Regarding the use of aversive therapy<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Reporting date extended to Monday May 2, 2022, pending concurrence<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Danielle Gregoire (D), Christine Barber (D), Michael Brady (D), Linda Campbell (D), Joanne Comerford (D), Brendan Crighton (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Mindy Domb (D), Paul Feeney (D), William Galvin (D), Sean Garballey (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Patricia Jehlen (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Joan Lovely (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Michael Moore (D), Brian Murray (D), Tram Nguyen (D), Patrick O’Connor (R), Steven Owens (D), Rebecca Rausch (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Jon Santiago (D), Danillo Sena (D), Thomas Stanley (D), Paul Tucker (D), Steven Ultrino (D), Erika Uyterhoeven (D), Andres Vargas (D), Tommy Vitolo (D), Susannah Whipps Lee (I), Steven Xiarhos (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Maryland<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB656<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 OPPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Authorizing certain core service agencies, local behavioral health authorities, and local addictions authorities to approve certain funding for certain youths’ educational costs incurred during admission to residential treatment centers under certain circumstances.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Hearing 2\/22 at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>4\/11\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Katherine Klausmeier (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 4\/11\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB766<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 OPPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Authorizing certain core service agencies, local behavioral health authorities, and local addictions authorities to approve certain funding for certain youths’ educational costs incurred during admission to residential treatment centers under certain circumstances.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Hearing 2\/24 at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/29\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Anne Kaiser (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB1255<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Education – Physical Restraint and Seclusion – Limitations, Reporting, and Training<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Hearing 3\/10 at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>4\/9\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Eric Ebersole (D), Lisa Belcastro (D), Rachel Jones (D), Anne Kaiser (D), Ken Kerr (D), Edith Patterson (D), Jesse Pippy (R), Elizabeth Proctor (D), Sheila Ruth (D), Brenda Thiam (R), Karen Young (D), Pat Young (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:<\/strong> SB705<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Education \u2013 Physical Restraint and Seclusion \u2013 Limitations, Reporting, and Training<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Hearing 3\/02 at 1:03 p.m.<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/29\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong> Craig Zucker (D), Katie Hester (D), Michael Hough (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Michigan<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB0367<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Mental health: children; conversion therapy; prohibit. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 – 330.2106) by adding sec. 901a.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred To Committee On Health Policy And Human Services<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Betty Alexander (D), Rosemary Bayer (D), Winnie Brinks (D), Marshall Bullock (D), Stephanie Chang (D), Erika Geiss (D), Curtis Hertel (D), Adam Hollier (D), Jeff Irwin (D), Sean McCann (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Jeremy Moss (D), Dayna Polehanki (D), Wayne Schmidt (R), Paul Wojno (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB4651<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Mental health: children; conversion therapy; prohibit. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 – 330.2106) by adding sec. 901a.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Bill Electronically Reproduced 4\/15\/2021<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Abraham Aiyash (D), Sarah Anthony (D), Kyra Bolden (D), Felicia Brabec (D), Kelly Breen (D), Julie Brixie (D), Sara Cambensy (D), Darrin Camilleri (D), Brenda Carter (D), Tyrone Carter (D), Mary Cavanagh (D), John Cherry (D), Cara Clemente (D), Kevin Coleman (D), Jim Ellison (D), Alex Garza (D), Jim Haadsma (D), Kevin Hertel (D), Rachel Hood (D), Kara Hope (D), Cynthia Johnson (D), Jewell Jones (D), Matt Koleszar (D), Padma Kuppa (D), David LaGrand (D), Donna Lasinski (D), Tullio Liberati (D), Mari Manoogian (D), Christine Morse (D), Cynthia Neeley (D), Amos O’Neal (D), Ronnie Peterson (D), Laurie Pohutsky (D), Ranjeev Puri (D), Yousef Rabhi (D), Julie Rogers (D), Terry Sabo (D), H. Helena Scott (D), Nate Shannon (D), Tim Sneller (D), William Sowerby (D), Samantha Steckloff (D), Richard Steenland (D), Lori Stone (D), Joseph Tate (D), Shri Thanedar (D), Regina Weiss (D), Karen Whitsett (D), Tenisha Yancey (D), Stephanie Young (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB5977<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Human services: other; annual needs assessment regarding the utilization of residential treatment and the needs of youth who are referred for clinical interventions; require the department of health and human services to conduct.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Bill Electronically Reproduced 4\/15\/2021<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>10\/11\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors: <\/strong>Sarah Anthony (D), Tommy Brann (R), Brenda Carter (D), Tyrone Carter (D), Phil Green (R), Bronna Kahle (R), Jack O’Malley (R), Laurie Pohutsky (D), Rodney Wakeman (R), Mary Whiteford (R), Stephanie Young (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: SB0992<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1 and 2c (MCL 722.111 and 722.112c), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 6 and section 2c as amended by 2017 PA 257.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred to Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong>Marshall Bullock (D), Stephanie Chang (D), Curtis Hertel (D), Kenneth Horn (R), Dan Lauwers (R), Wayne Schmidt (R), Douglas Wozniak (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Minnesota<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SF2597<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Council on LGBTQIA Minnesotans establishment<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Karla Bigham (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: SF360<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Council on LGBTQI Minnesotans establishment; criminal defenses and authorization for use of force limits; conversion therapy restriction, medical assistance, and conversion therapy services and products misrepresentation prohibition.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Authors added Isaacson; Hawj<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Karla Bigham (D), Foung Hawj (D), Jason Isaacson (D), Ann Johnson Stewart (D), Jen McEwen (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: SF1374<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Council on LGBTQI Minnesotans; criminal defenses and authorization for the use of force relating to a victim’s sexual orientation or identity limitation; conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults prohibition; medical assistance coverage for conversion therapy prohibition; misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products prohibition.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Author added Marty<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Ann Rest (D), John Marty (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HF1924<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Council on LGBTQI Minnesotans established, criminal defenses and authorization limited for the use of force relating to a victim’s sexual orientation or identity, conversion therapy with children or vulnerable adults prohibited, medical assistance coverage prohibited for conversion therapy, and misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products prohibited.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Author added Fischer<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Athena Hollins (D), Robert Bierman (D), Shelly Christensen (D), Peter Fischer (D), Fue Lee (D), Kelly Morrison (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HF2156<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Conversion therapy with children and vulnerable adults prohibited, medical assistance coverage prohibited, and misrepresentation of conversion therapy services or products prohibited.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Author added Fischer<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Athena Hollins (D), Patty Acomb (D), Kaela Berg (D), Liz Boldon (D), Andrew Carlson (D), Steve Elkins (D), Sandra Feist (D), Peter Fischer (D), Luke Frederick (D), Mike Freiberg (D), Frank Hornstein (D), Heather Keeler (D), Kelly Moller (D), Kelly Morrison (D), Zack Stephenson (D), Ami Wazlawik (D), Jay Xiong (D), Cheryl Youakim (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HF3172<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> LGBTQIA Minnesotans Council established, criminal defense and authorization of use of force relating to victim’s sexual orientation or identity limited, children or vulnerable adult conversion therapy prohibited, medical assistance coverage for conversion therapy prohibited, conversion therapy service of product misrepresentation prohibited, and report required.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Author added Fischer<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Athena Hollins (D), Esther Agbaje (D), Peter Fischer (D), John Huot (D), Heather Keeler (D), Liz Reyer (D), Cheryl Youakim (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: SF1871<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Conversion therapy with children or vulnerable adults, medical assistance coverage, and conversion therapy services or products misrepresentation prohibitions.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Author added Port<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>D. Scott Dibble (D), Lindsey Port (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: SF782<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 OPPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Education extended time revenue expansion to students in residential treatment facilities with mental health or juvenile justice services.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Author added Duckworth<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/23\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Roger Chamberlain (R), Zach Duckworth (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/23\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Missouri<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB915<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with minors.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Second Read and Referred S Professional Registration Committee<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/13\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Lauren Arthur (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/13\/22<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB2766<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibits mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy or sexual orientation change efforts with minors.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Read Second Time (H)<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/13\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Betsy Fogle (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Introduced<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Roger Chamberlain (R), Zach Duckworth (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 5\/13\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Montana<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB218<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong>Revise private alternative adolescent residential or outdoor programs laws<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>3rd Reading Passed in House<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>2\/3\/23<\/p>\n

Sponsors: <\/strong>Laura Smith (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Engrossed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Nebraska<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: LB231<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibit conversion therapy<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Title printed. Carryover bill<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>4\/20\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Megan Hunt (NP)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead\/Failed\/Vetoed 4\/20\/22<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>New Hampshire<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: HB1077<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 OPPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Repealing the prohibition on conversion therapy for minors.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/26\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Dave Testerman (R), Kurt Wuelper (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB1180<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 OPPOSE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Relative to state recognition of biological sex.<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>5\/26\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Linda Gould (R), Judy Aron (R), Leah Cushman (R), Katherine Prudhomme-O’Brien (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>New Jersey<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: A2186<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Matthew’s Law Limiting Use of Restraints-establish<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>2\/07\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Michele Matsikoudis (R), Nancy Munoz (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> In Committee<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>New York<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: A02116<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Requires the out-of-state placement committee to develop standards, regulations and recommendations for aversive crisis intervention methods and techniques; establishes a holistic autism spectrum disorder treatment center.<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Referred to Children and Families<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Richard Gottfried (D), Victor Pichardo (D), Jo Anne Simon (D), N. Nick Perry (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: A08540<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Requires same-day notification of a parent or guardian of a student with a disability where seclusion or restraint is used as a behavioral intervention on such student.<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Referred to Education<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>8\/17\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Chris Burdick (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: S05462<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Relates to restraint of individuals in facilities under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health; establishes procedures which must be followed in order to restrain patients who are served in mental hygiene facilities.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred to Mental Health<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Kevin Parker (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: S07548<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Requires same-day notification of a parent or guardian of a student with a disability where seclusion or restraint is used as a behavioral intervention on such student.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred to Disabilities<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Peter Harckham (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>North Carolina<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: H452<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Mental Health Protection Act<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Deb Butler (D), Allison Dahle (D), Susan Fisher (D), Pricey Harrison (D), Gale Adcock (D), Vernetta Alston (D), Johnnie Autry (D), Cynthia Ball (D), Mary Belk (D), Cecil Brockman (D), Terry Brown (D), Becky Carney (D), Ashton Clemmons (D), Terence Everitt (D), Brian Farkas (D), Zack Forde-Hawkins (D), Terry Garrison (D), Rosa Gill (D), Wesley Harris (D), Rachel Hunt (D), Ricky Hurtado (D), Verla Insko (D), Joseph John (D), Brandon Lofton (D), Carolyn Logan (D), Marvin Lucas (D), Nasif Majeed (D), Graig Meyer (D), Marcia Morey (D), Kandie Smith (D), Raymond Smith (D), Evelyn Terry (D), Brian Turner (D), Julie Von Haefen (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Ohio<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB50<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibit conversion therapy for minors.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Refer to Committee: Health<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Nickie Antonio (D), Tina Maharath (D), Hearcel Craig (D), Teresa Fedor (D), Cecil Thomas (D), Kenneth Yuko (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB420<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibit certain professionals from conversion therapy for minors.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Refer to Committee: Health<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>12\/31\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Mary Lightbody (D), Kristin Boggs (D), Janine Boyd (D), Juanita Brent (D), Rick Carfagna (R), Tavia Galonski (D), Brett Hillyer (R), Brigid Kelly (D), Michele Lepore-Hagan (D), Beth Liston (D), Adam Miller (D), Jessica Miranda (D), Michael O’Brien (D), Allison Russo (D), Michael Sheehy (D), Michael Skindell (D), Kent Smith (D), Monique Smith (D), Lisa Sobecki (D), Bride Sweeney (D), Terrence Upchurch (D), Casey Weinstein (D)<\/p>\n

Status: <\/strong>Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Pennsylvania<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB26<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibiting mental health professionals from engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with an individual under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>11\/30\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Anthony Williams (D), Lisa Boscola (D), Amanda Cappelletti (D), Maria Collett (D), Carolyn Comitta (D), Wayne Fontana (D), Arthur Haywood (D), John Kane (D), Timothy Kearney (D), Katie Muth (D), Steven Santarsiero (D), Sharif Street (D), Christine Tartaglione (D), Lindsey Williams (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB729<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibiting mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with an individual under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Refer to Health<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>11\/30\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Brian Sims (D), Jessica Benham (D), Matthew Bradford (D), Timothy Briggs (D), Donna Bullock (D), Joseph Ciresi (D), H. Scott Conklin (D), Mary Daley (D), Tina Davis (D), David Delloso (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Dan Frankel (D), Robert Freeman (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Joseph Hohenstein (D), Sara Innamorato (D), Mary Isaacson (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Emily Kinkead (D), Bridget Kosierowski (D), Summer Lee (D), Maureen Madden (D), Joanna McClinton (D), Napoleon Nelson (D), Jennifer O’Mara (D), Danielle Otten (D), Nickolas Pisciottano (D), Mark Rozzi (D), Steve Samuelson (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Michael Schlossberg (D), Peter Schweyer (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), P. Michael Sturla (D), Perry Warren (D), Joseph Webster (D), Thom Welby (D), Dan Williams (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Utah<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB0239<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Congregate Care Program Amendments<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Senate\/Enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/24\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Mike McKell (R), Brady Brammer (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Virginia<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB728<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Children’s residential facilities; criminal history background checks.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>3\/12\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Frank Ruff (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB228<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Juvenile boot camps; eliminates authority of the Department of Juvenile Justice to establish.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Signed by President<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>4\/11\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Carrie Coyner (R), Clinton Jenkins (D), Marcus Simon (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: SB546<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Juvenile boot camps; eliminates authority of the Department of Juvenile Justice to establish.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Signed by Speaker<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>4\/11\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Dave Marsden (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Signed\/Enacted<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Wisconsin<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB326<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibiting conversion therapy.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Read first time and referred to Committee on Human Services, Children and Families<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/15\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Tim Carpenter (D), Jon Erpenbach (D), La Tonya Johnson (D), Christopher Larson (D), Janis Ringhand (D), Kelda Roys (D), Melissa Sargent (D), Jeffrey Smith (D), Lena Taylor (D), Jimmy Anderson (D), Deb Andraca (D), Samba Baldeh (D), Jill Billings (D), David Bowen (D), Jonathan Brostoff (D), Marisabel Cabrera (D), Sue Conley (D), David Considine (D), Steve Doyle (D), Dora Drake (D), Jodene Emerson (D), Evan Goyke (D), Gary Hebl (D), Dianne Hesselbein (D), Gordon Hintz (D), Francesca Hong (D), Joel Kitchens (R), Nick Milroy (D), LaKeshia Myers (D), Greta Neubauer (D), Todd Novak (R), Sondy Pope-Roberts (D), Daniel Riemer (D), Sara Rodriguez (D), Katrina Shankland (D), Kristina Shelton (D), Christine Sinicki (D), Lee Snodgrass (D), Mark Spreitzer (D), Lisa Subeck (D), Robyn Vining (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: AB312<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Prohibiting conversion therapy.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Read first time and referred to Committee on Mental Health<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/15\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Jimmy Anderson (D), Deb Andraca (D), Samba Baldeh (D), Jill Billings (D), David Bowen (D), Jonathan Brostoff (D), Marisabel Cabrera (D), Sue Conley (D), David Considine (D), Steve Doyle (D), Dora Drake (D), Jodene Emerson (D), Evan Goyke (D), Gary Hebl (D), Dianne Hesselbein (D), Gordon Hintz (D), Francesca Hong (D), Joel Kitchens (R), Nick Milroy (D), LaKeshia Myers (D), Greta Neubauer (D), Todd Novak (R), Sondy Pope-Roberts (D), Daniel Riemer (D), Sara Rodriguez (D), Katrina Shankland (D), Kristina Shelton (D), Christine Sinicki (D), Lee Snodgrass (D), Mark Spreitzer (D), Lisa Subeck (D), Robyn Vining (D), Tim Carpenter (D), Jon Erpenbach (D), La Tonya Johnson (D), Christopher Larson (D), Janis Ringhand (D), Kelda Roys (D), Melissa Sargent (D), Jeffrey Smith (D), Lena Taylor (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Washington<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: SB5056<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Concerning wilderness therapy programs.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/10\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Jesse Salomon (D), Annette Cleveland (D), Mona Das (D), Sam Hunt (D)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: HB1479<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Concerning restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs.<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Referred to Education<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>1\/20\/2023<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Callan, Santos, Goodman, Ramel, Ormsby, Pollet<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> In Committee<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:\u00a0 SB5559<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Concerning restraint or isolation of students in public schools and educational programs.<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>1\/25\/2023<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Wilson, C., Hunt, Nobles, Salda\u00f1a, Valdez, Wellman<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> In Committee<\/p>\n

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Bill Number:\u00a0 SB5315<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>Concerning nonpublic agencies operating special education programs for students with disabilities.<\/p>\n

Last Action: <\/strong>Referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education<\/p>\n

Last Action Date: <\/strong>1\/12\/2023<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Wilson, C., Billig, Hasegawa, Keiser, Kuderer, Nguyen, Nobles, Pedersen, Valdez<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> In Committee<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>West Virginia<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bill Number: HB4344<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Relating to foster care.<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>Senate requests House to concur<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/12\/2022<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Matthew Rohrbach (R), Mick Bates (R), Don Forsht (R), Dean Jeffries (R), Jonathan Pinson (R), Kenneth Reed (R), Ruth Rowan (R), Amy Summers (R), Heather Tully (R), Evan Worrell (R)<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong> Dead<\/p>\n

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Bill Number: SB269<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0 SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong> Youth Mental Health Protection Act<\/p>\n

Last Action:\u00a0<\/strong>To Health and Human Resources<\/p>\n

Last Action Date:\u00a0<\/strong>3\/12\/22<\/p>\n

Sponsors:\u00a0<\/strong>Ron Stollings (D), Stephen Baldwin (D), Michael Caputo (D), Glenn Jeffries (D), Richard Lindsay (D), Michael Romano (D), Michael Woelfel (D)<\/p>\n

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