Medicaid funding for conversion therapy would end under HR 4244
In committeeH.R. 4244Latest action
Sponsor: Shri Thanedar · Representative · MI
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Official title: Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
Introduced:
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HR 4244 would stop Medicaid from paying for therapy that tries to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
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What does this do?
This bill would ban Medicaid from covering conversion therapy, which is any paid practice that tries to change someone's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or same-gender attractions. The ban does not apply to therapy that supports a gender transition or helps someone explore their identity without trying to change it.
Who does it affect?
The ban would apply to anyone enrolled in Medicaid, the government health insurance program mainly serving people with low incomes. Any person, business, or organization that receives Medicaid funding would be prohibited from billing the program for these services.
Why does it matter?
Providers who currently bill Medicaid for conversion therapy would no longer be able to do so once the law takes effect. Medicaid enrollees seeking this type of therapy would not be able to use their Medicaid coverage to pay for it.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 27, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 27, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.