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Committee adopts amendments to bill on so‑called conversion therapy; debate centers on social‑work ethics
Summary
A House committee approved amendments to House Bill 14‑30 after extended debate over whether the measure would allow or prohibit conversion therapy by licensed social workers and other professionals. Members voted 10‑3 to advance the bill as amended and directed staff to seek input from the Board of Social Work before final action.
The committee advanced House Bill 14‑30 as amended after lengthy debate about whether the measure would allow conversion therapy and how it would interact with professional‑ethics rules.
Supporters said the amendments narrow the bill to target practices the committee understood the profession already treats as unethical, while opponents — including licensed social workers — warned the language could unintentionally criminalize or create ethical conflicts for clinicians who provide counseling to people who are questioning.
The amendments, introduced by Representative Belinski and explained by Representative Freilich, drew…
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