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S. 928 (115th)

Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017

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Introduced

25 April 2017

Last action

25 April 2017 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Patty Murray, Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Tammy Baldwin, Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Maria Cantwell, Tammy Duckworth, Edward Markey, Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Bernie Sanders, Sheldon Whitehouse, Maggie Hassan, Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, Brian Schatz, Christopher Murphy, Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA], Richard Durbin, Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Chris Van Hollen, Catherine Cortez Masto, Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Jeanne Shaheen, Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], John Reed, Tina Smith, Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]

Subjects

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not knowingly assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive compensation from any source in connection with providing such therapies. These prohibitions are inapplicable to practices or treatments that do not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity if they provide: (1) assistance to an individual undergoing a gender transition; or (2) acceptance, support, and understanding of clients or facilitation of clients' coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including sexual orientation-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices. The Federal Trade Commission and states are provided authority to enforce against violations.

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Timeline

  1. 25 April 2017

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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