Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota HF4468: Cause of action for harmful conversion therapy practices provided.
Status: In committee, May 11, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to health; providing a cause of action for harmful conversion therapy practices; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604.
From the introduced text, March 18, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to health; providing a cause of action for harmful conversion therapy practices; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [604.206] YOUTH PROTECTION FROM HARMFUL THERAPEUTIC PRACTICES.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Conversion therapy" has the meaning given in section 214.078, subdivision 1, paragraph (b).] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "Mental health professional" means a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, counselor, or any other person licensed in this state to provide professional mental health care or counseling.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) "Minor" means an individual under 18 years of age.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (e) "Parent or guardian" means a parent or legal guardian of a minor.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (f) "Psychological harm" includes but is not limited to depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation or attempts, posttraumatic stress disorder, and loss of self-esteem.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ conversion therapy.] new …
Sponsors
- Athena Hollins (D) · primary sponsor
- Brion Curran (D)
- David Gottfried (D)
- Leigh Finke (D)
- Liish Kozlowski (D, 08B)
- Kaela Berg (D)
- Pérez-Vega, María Isa (D, 65B)
- Cheryl Youakim (D)
- Sydney Jordan (D)
- Heather Keeler (D)
- Jessica Hanson (D, 55A)
- Kristi Pursell (D)
Latest actions
- : Author added Jones
- : Author added Virnig
- : Author added Pursell
- : Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Common questions
- What is HF4468?
- HF4468 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Cause of action for harmful conversion therapy practices provided.
- What does HF4468 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health; providing a cause of action for harmful conversion therapy practices; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604.
- What is the status of HF4468?
- In committee as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Author added Jones (May 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF4468?
- Athena Hollins (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF4468?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4468&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house
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