Published 09/18/2024 11:06:03 p.m.

Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy for minors

Kentucky Governor Beshear signed an executive order banning conversion therapy for minors, making it illegal to use state or federal funds for this practice.
Beshear stated, “We’re making sure that individuals, Kentucky citizens, are not subjected to a so-called therapy that we know causes extensive harm.”
The ban took effect immediately, but there are concerns about a potential legal backlash.

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Associated Press News

Kentucky governor bans use of 'conversion therapy' with executive order - Seymour Tribune

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children from a widely discredited practice that tries to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. The governor took action using his executive powers after efforts to enact a law banning the practice repeatedly failed in the state’…

09/18/2024 2:30:26 p.m.·United States

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abc News

Governor bans use of 'conversion therapy' on LGBTQ+ minors in Kentucky

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is banning the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky

09/18/2024 2:30:26 p.m.·United States

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CNN

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear bans use of ‘conversion therapy’

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children from a widely discredited practice that tries to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling.

09/18/2024 4:37:47 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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KVIA

Gov. Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy in Kentucky

By Matthew Keck Click here for updates on this story FRANKFORT, Kentucky (WLKY) — On a subject that has been contested in Kentucky for years, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday banning conversion therapy. Beshear signed the order at 10 a.m. in the Capitol rotunda joined by officials from the Kentucky Mental Health Coalition, the Fairness Campaign, Kentucky Psychological Association and National Association of Social Worke…

09/18/2024 6:12:56 p.m.·Panama City, United States

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The Hill

Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy for minors

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) took executive action Wednesday to ban conversion therapy for minors in the state.

09/18/2024 7:55:32 p.m.·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

Kentucky Governor Takes Step to Ban ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Children

Therapy that aims to convince children they are not gay or transgender is now closer to being banned in Kentucky, after Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order on Sept. 18. The order says that any state agency that finds a provider is providing “conversion therapy” to children shall report that provider to their certification or licensing board for potential disciplinary action. It also bars the use of state funds for such therapy, directs t…

09/18/2024 9:54:13 p.m.·New York, United States

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