Contains whereas clauses. Enacts Article 1O, the Mental Health Protection Act in GS Chapter 90. Defines an adult who has a disability, and conversion therapy (any practices or treatments that seek to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, including those described). Prevents, in GS 90-21.162, the following professionals from engaging in conversion therapy with an individual under age 18 or an adult with a disability:

1. Fee-based practicing pastoral counselors as defined in GS 90-382.
2. Licensed clinical social workers as defined in GS 90B-3.
3. Licensed marriage and family therapists as defined in GS 90-270.47.
4. Licensed professional counselors as defined in GS 90-330.
5. Psychiatrists licensed in accordance with Article 1 of GS Chapter 90.
6. Psychologists as defined in GS 90-270.2.

Considers conversion therapy practiced by those named classes of professionals as unprofessional conduct and makes the professional subject to discipline. Grants the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) concurrent authority to initiate proceedings for violations of GS 90-21.162. Directs DHHS to promulgate rules in accordance with the section. Prohibits State funds, or any funds belonging to a municipality, agency, or political subdivision of this State, from being expended for the purpose of conducting conversion therapy, referring an individual for conversion therapy, health benefits coverage for conversion therapy, or a grant or contract with any entity that conducts conversion therapy or refers individuals for conversion therapy. Includes a severability clause.