House Bill introduced to regulate social workers and gender identity
House Bill 1430 challenges the boundaries of counseling for those questioning their sexuality or gender identity. If passed, the bill will only allow counseling aligning with heterosexual norms or biological sex. Introduced by Representative Lori VanWinkle (R, Minot), who cites statistics on adolescent identity alignment, the bill demands transparency and consent from individuals or their guardians. Opponents, like Jennifer Boeckel of the Board of Social Work Examiners, warn it could border on unethical practices.
Megan Topping with KX News has the full story.
HB 1430
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 43-41 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the regulation of social workers.
House Sponsors: VanWinkle (R, District 3), K. Anderson (R, District 19), Bolinske (R, District 40), Christianson (R, District 18), Frelich (R, District 15), Heilman (R, District 7), Hoverson (R, District 3), Kasper (R, District 46), Koppelman (R, District 16), Louser (R, District 5),
Senate Sponsors: Castaneda (R, District 40), Paulson (R, District 3),
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