Prohibition on sexual orientation change efforts for minors
Known as the Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection Act
The act spans §§ 7-1231.01 to 7-1231.15 (16 sections).
Dec. 18, 2001, D.C
(a) A provider shall not engage in sexual orientation change efforts with a consumer who is a minor.
(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).
Official source: D.C. Law Library (Council of the District of Columbia). Reproduced from public-domain District of Columbia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.