Michigan Bans Conversion Therapy for LGBT Children
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enacted two laws designed to penalize mental-health professionals and others who carry out the discredited practice.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday that prohibits mental health professionals from using so-called conversion therapy on LGBTQ minors. Michigan becomes the 22nd state to implement the ban on
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed into law a bill banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ people from being administered in the state.
The scientifically discredited practice of so-called conversion therapy, which aims to “convert” LGBTQ+ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations, is now banned for minors in Michigan under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed two bills banning so-called conversion therapy, a scientifically discredited practice intended to change a person’s sexual orientation, for minors in the state, the governor’s office announced Wednesday.
DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law Wednesday two bills banning the use of so-called conversion therapy on minors, prohibiting a form of counseling or therapy seeking to get gay, lesbian or transgender individuals to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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