The Young Nats say they are "deeply disappointed" National's caucus has decided to vote against legislation banning conversion therapy at its first reading.
MPs will debate the law which would criminalise treatment which aims to change people's sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time this afternoon.
National earlier this week said it would only support the legislation if it was changed to protect parents from prosecution.
The party's justice spokesperson Simon Bridges said loose definitions in the legislation also needed to be tightened.
"It is our hope that constructive conversation with the government can be had so that we can ensure that this legislation doesn't demonise good parents who are looking out for their kids."