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S.2008: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced June 27, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 27, 2019
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (41 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 27, 2019
Bill Summary
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2019This bill prohibits commercial conversion therapy, which is a practice or treatment designed to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity or otherwise change behaviors, thoughts, or expressions related to gender or sexual attraction. This prohibition does not apply to treatment that assists an individual undergoing a gender transition or facilitates identity exploration and development.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4631-4632)
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| June 27, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |