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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 7-1231.14a: Prohibition on sexual orientation change efforts for minors and consumers under a conservatorship or guardianship.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.
  2. Chapter 12A. Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection.

(a)

A provider shall not engage in sexual orientation change efforts with a consumer who is a minor, or a consumer, regardless of age, for whom a conservator or guardian has been appointed.

(b)

A violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be considered a failure to conform to acceptable conduct within the mental health profession under § 3-1205.14(a)(26) and shall subject a provider to discipline and penalties under § 3-1205.14(c).

(c)

For the purposes of this section, the term:

(1)

"Conservator" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 21-2401.02(2).

(2)

"Guardian" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 21-2401.02(3).

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