Columbia Moves Forward Repeal of Conversion Therapy Ban over Public Opposition

Columbia SC Votes to Repeal Conversion Therapy Ban Amid State Funding Threat

Columbia’s City Council voted 4–3 Tuesday to repeal its 2021 ban on conversion therapy for...

South Carolina capital Columbia moves forward repeal of conversion therapy ban over public opposition

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia has taken first step toward repealing a ban on conversion therapy meant to protect LGBTQ+ youth.

Facing loss of millions in state aid, Columbia council votes to repeal 'conversion therapy' ban • SC Daily Gazette

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Councilman Will Brennan, both of whom voted Tuesday, June 17, to repeal a conversion therapy ban, 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 City Council voted Tuesday to repeal an ordinance banning so-called conversion therapy for minors, rather than ris…

Columbia moves forward repeal of conversion therapy ban over public opposition

Columbia narrowly voted to repeal ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth after pressure from state officials. A second vote is needed to make it official.

Columbia City Council to vote again on conversion therapy repeal. Will they finally make a decision?

Columbia City Council is again poised to take a vote on whether to repeal its 2021 conversion therapy ban amid pressure from Attorney General Alan Wilson and the South Carolina Legislature.

Conversion therapy ban leads busy agenda for Columbia City Council meeting

The Columbia City Council will once again take up an ordinance that would thrown out the city's ban on conversion therapy for minors.