HB 1322: Civil Actions for Conversion Therapy Survivors

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act allows an injured person to bring a cause of action for claims of injury caused by sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts (efforts) against a licensed mental health professional and allows the cause of action to be commenced at any time without limitation.     Specifically, the act applies to a civil cause of action brought against a licensed mental health professional who seeks to direct a patient toward a predetermined sexual orientation or gender identity outcome or eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of a particular sex or gender.     The act permits the injured individual, or the individual's personal representative or estate if the individual is deceased, to recover economic, noneconomic, and exemplary damages, and any other damages deemed appropriate by the court.     A cause of action may be brought as a survival action within 5 years after the death of the person who underwent efforts.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 54

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 1, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 21, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 21, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 21, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. May 7, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. May 6, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. May 5, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
8. May 4, 2026Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
9. May 1, 2026Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/04/2026 - No Amendments
10. April 30, 2026Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
11. April 27, 2026Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
12. April 20, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

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