H.R. 1981 · 116th Congress
Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sean Maloney
- Introduced
- 2019-03-28
- Latest action
- 2019-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act
This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from covering conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as any practice or treatment that seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for monetary compensation.