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Bill Would Make California First to Ban Therapy to 'Convert' Gay Youths

SB1172 would make it illegal for therapists and psychologists to provide so-called sexual orientation change therapy - also known as conversion or reorientation therapy - to minors and require them to obtain written consent from adults who wish to undergo the counseling.

SB1172 would make it illegal for therapists and psychologists to provide so-called sexual orientation change therapy - also known as conversion or reorientation therapy - to minors and require them to obtain written consent from adults who wish to undergo the counseling.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.