New Jersey § 45:1-55
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:1-55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:1-55.
a. A person who is licensed to provide professional counseling under Title 45 of the
Revised Statutes, including, but not limited to, a psychiatrist, licensed practicing
psychologist, certified social worker, licensed clinical social worker, licensed social
worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified psychoanalyst, or a person
who performs counseling as part of the person's professional training for any of these
professions, shall not engage in sexual orientation change efforts with a person under
18 years of age. b. As used in this section, “ sexual orientation change efforts ” means the practice of seeking to change a person's sexual orientation, including,
but not limited to, efforts to change behaviors, gender identity, or gender expressions,
or to reduce or eliminate sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward a person
of the same gender; except that sexual orientation change efforts shall not include
counseling for a person seeking to transition from one gender to another, or counseling
that: (1) provides acceptance, support, and understanding of a person or facilitates a person's
coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including sexual
orientation-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe
sexual practices; and (2) does not seek to change sexual orientation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:1-55
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:1-55 cover?
Section 45:1-55 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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