Behind the Bigger Fight over Columbia’s Conversion Therapy Ban

Behind the bigger fight over Columbia’s conversion therapy ban

The Columbia City Council’s reconsideration of its conversion therapy ban in South Carolina pits the State House against local democracy and home rule.

Columbia holds off decision on conversion therapy ban awaiting state budget decision • SC Daily Gazette

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Councilman Will Brennan listen to testimony from LGBTQ+ advocates at city hall Tuesday, May 20, 2025, urging the city to maintain its ban on conversion therapy. (Photo by Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — Columbia officials will wait to see what the Legislature does before deciding whether to repeal the city law banning licensed therapists from offering so-called conversion therapy to LGBTQ+ minors.…

Columbia City Council defers vote on conversion therapy ban

Columbia City Council deferred voting on repealing its 2021 ban on conversion therapy in the face of pressure from Attorney General Alan Wilson and the State Legislature.

Columbia City Council defers decision on whether to overturn conversion therapy ban

Columbia City Council postpones vote on removing ban on conversion therapy for minors despite state pressure, with public majority supporting the ban.

Letter | End conversion therapy in Wisconsin

Dear Editor: It’s upsetting that conversion therapy is still legal in parts of Wisconsin. As a social work student, I’ve learned how harmful this practice is, especially for LGBTQ+ youth. Trying to “change” someone’s identity through therapy isn’t just ineffective,…

Columbia holds off on vote to rescind 'Conversion Therapy' ban - ABC Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Dozens of faith leaders, lawmakers and civil rights organizations descended on City Hall Tuesday night calling on City officials to stand up for LGBTQ+ youth in the state of South Carolina. City leaders were expected to vote on a ban against “Conversion Therapy’ that was put in place in the Capital city back in 2021 being one of the first city in the Palmetto state to inhibit the practice. According to the American Civil Li…