Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1541 — Prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minors

Last action — Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SB 1541 - Under this act, any licensed psychologist, behavior analyst, professional counselor, social worker, or marital and family therapist may have his or her application for licensure or renewal denied, or may have a complaint filed with the Administrative Hearing Commission, if such person engages in conversion therapy with a minor. The term "conversion therapy" shall mean any practice or treatment intended to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. This act is identical to SB 285 (2025), SB 1209 (2024), SB 135 (2024), HB 2766 (2022) and HB 1269 (2021), is substantially similar to HB 1968 (2026), HB 3509 (2026), HB 796 (2025), HB 1091 (2025), HB 2263 (2024), HB 2296 (2024), HB 2530 (2024), SB 285 (2023), SB 915 (2022), SB 207 (2021), SB 658 (2020), HB 2283 (2020), HB 516 (2019), and HB 2141 (2018). KATIE O'BRIEN

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

  2. S First Read

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1541 do?
SB 1541 - Under this act, any licensed psychologist, behavior analyst, professional counselor, social worker, or marital and family therapist may have his or her application for licensure or renewal denied, or may have a complaint filed with the Administrative Hearing Commission, if such person engages in conversion therapy with a minor. The term "conversion therapy" shall mean any practice or treatment intended to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. This act is identical to SB 285 (2025), SB 1209 (2024), SB 135 (2024), HB 2766 (2022) and HB 1269 (2021), is substantially similar to HB 1968 (2026), HB 3509 (2026), HB 796 (2025), HB 1091 (2025), HB 2263 (2024), HB 2296 (2024), HB 2530 (2024), SB 285 (2023), SB 915 (2022), SB 207 (2021), SB 658 (2020), HB 2283 (2020), HB 516 (2019), and HB 2141 (2018). KATIE O'BRIEN
Who sponsors SB 1541?
SB 1541 is sponsored by Tracy McCreery.
What is the current status of SB 1541?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 1541?
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