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I asked Governor Haslam to veto HB1840, the counseling discrimination bill
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I called or Tweeted Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and urged him to veto HB1840, the counseling discrimination bill. I'm asking you to do the same this week.
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Elizabeth Streight signed VETO Hate Bill 1840, the Counseling Discrimination bill 2016-04-06 14:03:24 -0500I am strongly opposed to this bill, as it is uneccessary and potentially harmful! As someone who counsels teenagers, I often see how fragile a client’s sense of self may be. I believe in providing an ultra safe space for all of my clients. I am very fearful that some therapists could use this bill as justification to reject someone who may be at risk of suicide. In fact, it seems some therapists and legislators are willing to put a therapist’s needs above those of the client’s.
VETO Hate Bill 1840, the Counseling Discrimination bill
Please, add your voice and urge Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to veto this discriminatory bill.
Dear Governor Haslam,
We urge you to veto HB1840, which allows counselors to turn away clients based on the counselor's biases and values. This bill puts the focus on the desires of counselors rather than on the needs of clients, damaging the counseling profession and putting clients at risk.
An anti-bullying amendment was stripped from the bill in the House Health Committee leaving youth vulnerable in areas where mental health services are not widely available.
Thank you for considering our views.
Elizabeth Streight
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