"S.B. 934, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would extend the statute of limitations for suing for conversion therapy to 22 years, starting when the victim turns 18."
"The bill defines conversion therapy as efforts to direct a patient toward a particular sexual orientation or gender identity, applying only to licensed mental health providers."
"The Supreme Court case of Chiles v. Salazar raised concerns about state-level conversion therapy bans, as the Court sided with a therapist claiming her free speech rights were violated."
"In an 8-1 decision, the Court ruled that a therapist's words during a session are protected by the First Amendment, prompting a reexamination of the case by lower courts."
California's proposed S.B. 934 aims to facilitate lawsuits against licensed mental health professionals practicing conversion therapy. The bill extends the statute of limitations to 22 years, starting when victims turn 18. It allows claims for various damages, including medical expenses and emotional distress. The bill's introduction follows a Supreme Court case that may challenge state conversion therapy bans, emphasizing the need for protective measures against anti-LGBTQ+ practices in mental health care.
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