"H.B. 26-1322 would allow people who have been harmed by conversion therapy to sue therapists who tried to change their sexual orientation or gender identity to seek damages in civil suits."
"The new bill could perhaps serve as a solution if the Court overturns the state's conversion therapy ban. Instead of a ban, it would just allow people to sue for the harms caused by conversion therapy."
"H.B. 26-1322 limits liability to conversion therapy provided by licensed mental health professionals. However, most conversion therapy in the U.S. is practiced by religious organizations."
Colorado's H.B. 26-1322 aims to enable survivors of conversion therapy to sue for damages against therapists and facilities involved in the practice. This bill comes as the state's 2019 ban on conversion therapy is being challenged in the Supreme Court by a Christian therapist claiming infringement on her free speech and religious rights. If the Court overturns the ban, the bill would provide a legal avenue for survivors to seek justice for the psychological harms associated with conversion therapy, which include anxiety and depression. The bill specifically targets licensed mental health professionals.
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