The bill defines a conversion practice as a "practice, sustained effort, or treatment" that is both directed towards a person because of their "sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression;" or "done with the intention of changing or suppressing … sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression." It explicitly does not capture the expression of a religious principle or belief that is not intended to change or suppress a person from being who they are, nor does it prevent parents from being part of conversations with medical practitioners about healthcare for their tamariki, their children. These will remain matters to be decided between health professionals, patients, and their families.