The Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023 would ban conversion therapy, which are practices or treatments that attempt to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity when provided for monetary compensation. The bill defines conversion therapy as unlawful and prohibits advertising claims that such practices can change sexual orientation, eliminate same-sex attractions, or are safe, while clarifying that the law does not restrict legitimate healthcare like gender transition assistance or counseling that supports identity exploration. Enforcement would fall to the Federal Trade Commission, which would treat violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices, along with the U.S. Attorney General and state attorneys general who could pursue civil cases on behalf of residents. The bill includes exceptions to protect First Amendment-protected speech and distinguishes conversion therapy from legitimate therapeutic practices that do not aim to change sexual orientation or gender identity. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the legislation.
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