Establishes the performance of sexual orientation change efforts by a health care provider on a patient under 18 years old as an act of unprofessional conduct.   Official Text and Analysis.

Removes the legislative findings related to studies, reports, and statements by professional associations regarding sexual orientation change efforts. Legislative intent is added to regulate professional conduct but not to regulate speech or religious practices or counseling that is not sexual orientation change efforts practiced by a licensed health care provider on those under 18 years old.

Removes language specifying that the minors to be protected include those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Places the construction in a separate section, rather than the intent section and adds that the act is not to be construed as applying to non-licensed counselors acting under the auspices of a religious church or denomination. Removes references to "reparative therapy" and "conversion therapy" in the definition of "sexual orientation change efforts." Clarifies that the Legislature finds that it has a compelling interest in maintaining a patientdriven process.