Prohibition of Conversion Therapy for a Minor Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק איסור טיפול המרה לקטין
TL;DRThe proposal bans treatments aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors, and imposes criminal and tort penalties on violators.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal establishes a ban on performing, recommending or referring minors to conversion therapy, defined as treatment aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. The ban applies to practitioners in the fields of health, mental health and education. A person who violates the ban will be liable to imprisonment of up to one year and/or a fine, as well as a duty of civil compensation of no less than NIS 120,000 without proof of damage. The proposal applies to minors up to age 18, as well as to students in pre-military academies. The amendments to provisions in the professions laws (psychologists, social workers, doctors) will add an offense under this law to the list of disciplinary offenses.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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