Prohibition of Conversion Therapy for a Minor Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק איסור טיפול המרה לקטין
TL;DRThe proposal bans conversion therapy for minors and defines criminal and civil offenses for anyone who performs or solicits these treatments.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal defines 'conversion therapy' as treatment, counseling or assessment aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. The proposal prohibits practitioners in the fields of health, mental health and education (psychologists, social workers, doctors, teachers and school counselors) from performing these treatments or recommending/referring minors to such treatments, under penalty of imprisonment or a fine. The proposal also sets a duty to pay civil compensation of up to NIS 120,000 without proof of damage, and imposes professional disciplinary liability. A 'minor' is defined as someone who has not yet turned 18, including students in pre-military academies.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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