Beshear’s executive order also makes it illegal for state or federal funds to be used for conversion therapy on minors. Furthermore, professionals who have practiced conversion therapy on minors will be disciplined.

“Such practices have been rejected by every mainstream medical and mental health organization for decades, but due to continuing discrimination and societal bias against LGBTQ+ people, some practitioners continue to conduct conversion therapy,” the Human Rights Campaign notes. “Minors are especially vulnerable, and conversion therapy can lead to depression, anxiety, drug use, homelessness, and suicide.”

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