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Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy

This new law prohibits the use of federal Medicaid funds to pay for conversion therapy. This means individuals using Medicaid will not be able to use these funds for practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. The goal is to protect citizens from harmful and ineffective practices.
Key points
Medicaid will not cover the costs of conversion therapy, which are practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity.
The law defines conversion therapy as paid actions intended to change orientation or identity, excluding support for individuals undergoing gender transition or general psychological support.
The change aims to prevent the funding of practices considered harmful and unethical with public money.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10172
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Process start date: 2024-11-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10172.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicaid will not cover the costs of conversion therapy, which are practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • The law defines conversion therapy as paid actions intended to change orientation or identity, excluding support for individuals undergoing gender transition or general psychological support.
  • The change aims to prevent the funding of practices considered harmful and unethical with public money.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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