Coloradans Harmed by ‘Conversion Therapy’ Can Sue for Damages Under New Law Signed by Gov. Jared Polis

Colorado counters Supreme Court with law allowing damages for 'conversion therapy'

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis struck back Monday against the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding "conversion" talk therapy, signing a bill allowing patients to sue for damages and issuing an executive order blocking state funds from being used to support such counseling.

Colorado governor signs law protecting LGBTQ+ kids from conversion therapy. Again

The new law comes two months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state's previous ban on the dangerous and discredited practice.

Colorado governor signs bill allowing people to sue for damages from ‘conversion therapy’

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks at the Colorado Capitol on March 13, 2025. (Sara Wilson/Colorado Newsline)Coloradans who have been harmed by the discredited psychological treatment known as “conversion therapy” can sue for damages through the state’s medical malpractice law under a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis on Monday. Polis also signed an executive order prohibiting state funds from being used to pay for the practice. “People shouldn’t be…

Gov. Polis signs law allowing ‘conversion therapy’ recipients to sue providers

Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed a bill enabling individuals who underwent “conversion therapy” to seek damages from practitioners, calling it harmful and ineffective as he also moved to prohibit state funding for it. Conversion therapy refers to practices that attempt to counsel people on their choices of sexual orientation or gender identity. Critics argue […]

Coloradans harmed by ‘conversion therapy’ can sue for damages under new law signed by Gov. Jared Polis

Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed a bill allowing Coloradans to sue for damages sustained from the widely discredited practice of “conversion therapy” and issued an executive order that seeks to ensure the state doesn’t fund efforts to change people’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Olympic medalist says conversion therapy experience inspired him to come out

So strong was Tim Koleto’s dream of one day competing at the Olympic Games that he didn’t dwell on the “weird Christian thing” that happened to him at the age of 21. Having been a successful singles skater, Koleto was preparing to move from his hometown of Colorado Springs to Michigan to begin a new chapter in ice dance. He would go on to participate in many major events, win national titles, compete at the World Championships, and earn a silver…