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A bill to prohibit, as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-928| Senate 
| Updated: 4/25/2017
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (34)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not knowingly assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive compensation from any source in connection with providing such therapies. These prohibitions are inapplicable to practices or treatments that do not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity if they provide: (1) assistance to an individual undergoing a gender transition; or (2) acceptance, support, and understanding of clients or facilitation of clients' coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including sexual orientation-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices. The Federal Trade Commission and states are provided authority to enforce against violations.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2119
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
  • April 25, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 25, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2119
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2119: To prohibit, as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes.
Civil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsMarketing and advertisingMental healthSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations

A bill to prohibit, as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-928| Senate 
| Updated: 4/25/2017
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not knowingly assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive compensation from any source in connection with providing such therapies. These prohibitions are inapplicable to practices or treatments that do not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity if they provide: (1) assistance to an individual undergoing a gender transition; or (2) acceptance, support, and understanding of clients or facilitation of clients' coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including sexual orientation-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices. The Federal Trade Commission and states are provided authority to enforce against violations.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2119
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
  • April 25, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 25, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2119
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (34)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2119: To prohibit, as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsMarketing and advertisingMental healthSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations