Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress that seeks to prohibit the use of Medicaid funds for conversion therapy practices. Conversion therapy refers to attempts to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions.
This bill aimed to restrict Medicaid funding for conversion therapy but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill specifically targets Medicaid funding, aiming to prohibit its use for conversion therapy.
- Conversion therapy is generally understood as practices attempting to alter sexual orientation or gender identity.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on November 19, 2024, but did not advance and is now classified as failed or expired.
['Medicaid beneficiaries who might otherwise be subjected to conversion therapy.', 'Healthcare providers and organizations that do not engage in conversion therapy.', 'Advocacy groups focused on LGBTQ+ health and rights.']
['The absence of publicly available full bill text limits clarity on enforcement mechanisms and definitions.', 'Potential challenges in monitoring and ensuring compliance with the prohibition within Medicaid programs.', 'Unclear fiscal impact or cost implications due to lack of detailed legislative text.']
The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It addresses health policy related to Medicaid funding and conversion therapy, a topic of ongoing legislative and public debate. The bill did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without further action.
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['Potential reduction in Medicaid-funded services related to conversion therapy.', 'Possible shifts in provider practices to comply with funding restrictions.', 'Increased scrutiny of Medicaid expenditures related to behavioral health treatments.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's detailed provisions and implementation framework. Oversight bodies and stakeholders would require access to complete legislative language to assess compliance and fiscal impacts effectively.
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