Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 71: Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 71 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit conversion therapy for minors by certain professionals. Primary sponsor: Nickie Antonio (Democratic), Beth Liston (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact sections 4723.95, 4731.45, 4732.34, 4743.11, 4757.46, and 4758.73 of the Revised Code to prohibit certain licensed health care professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minor patients.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickie Antonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Beth Liston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Hearcel Craig | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bill DeMora | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Paula Hicks-Hudson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Catherine Ingram | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kent Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced