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- H.R.1981
H.R.1981: Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 29, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
119 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 28, 2019
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 29, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) |