Utah Becomes The 19th State To Ban LGBT+ Conversion Therapy
Utah has proposed a ban on LGBT+ conversion therapy for minors in the state.
“Troy Williams, the executive director of Equality Utah, celebrated the governor’s issuance of “the new statewide rule to protect minors from conversion therapy — the dangerous, discredited practice to ‘cure’ LGBTQ clients,” he said in a statement shared with the Daily News,” ‘NY Daily News’ reports.
“This summer, Governor Herbert declared that science would prevail over politics, and he has kept his word. Today, Utah is a safer state for our youth to live and thrive,” he added.
“I have learned much through this process. The stories of youth who have endured these so-called therapies are heart-rending, and I’m grateful that we have found a way forward that will ban conversion therapy forever in our state, he said in a statement Tuesday.
“I’m grateful to the many stakeholders who came to the table in good faith, with never-ending patience. I’m also grateful to the dedicated board members at DOPL for their work that enabled us to come together to craft this rule,” he added.
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