Photo by Karollyne Videira Hubert On September 18th, 2024, the governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, outlawed conversion therapy for minors in the state. Licensing boards can also take official action against anyone found practicing conversion therapy on minors. Beshear spoke about his decision saying the following: “Kentucky cannot possibly reach its full potential unless it is […]
Canada Proposes Comprehensive Nationwide Conversion Therapy Ban
In a landmark move, Canada’s federal government has proposed legislation to criminalize forced conversion therapy for LGBTQ people. The legislation would also prohibit conversion therapy for minors. “Conversion therapy” is a range of abusive practices performed to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. These practices, based on the antiquated idea that […]
Virginia Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors
Democratic Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed a bill banning medical professionals from practicing “conversion therapy” on minors, a major win for LGBTQ youth in the state. Virginia is the first state in the South, and the 20th in the country, to outlaw the practice. Conversion therapy, the practice of attempting to change someone’s gender […]
Rhode Island Bans LGBTQ Youth “Conversion Therapy”
Earlier this year, over 100 people testified in support of the law which prohibits conversion therapy providers from advertising to those under 18 or practicing conversion therapy on those under 18. However, adults can still undergo conversion therapy if they choose.
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Bill to Outlaw Conversion Therapy Introduced in Congress
Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) to reintroduce the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (S.928) to ban so-called “conversion therapy” across the nation.
Seattle Scheduled to Vote on LGBTQ Conversion Therapy Ban
The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote this upcoming Monday on a citywide ban of LGBTQ conversion therapy.
