The Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2023 would ban the commercial practice of conversion therapy, which attempts to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill applies to any person or business that receives payment for providing such therapy or related services intended to change sexual orientation or gender identity, and it also prohibits false advertising claiming conversion therapy works or is safe. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law as an unfair or deceptive practice, while the U.S. Attorney General and state attorneys general would have authority to bring civil lawsuits against violators. The bill does not restrict therapy that supports individuals undergoing gender transitions or provides general counseling and support services, and it contains no specific funding authorization or implementation timeline, leaving enforcement to existing federal and state agencies.
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