Out Florida lawmaker defends bill banning kids from social media
LGBTQ+ advocates day the ban would harm queer youth's access to information, but state Rep. Michele Rayner says the harms outweigh the benefits of social media.
January 25, 2024
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Seattle Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors
The Emerald City becomes the 10th jurisdiction to make such a move.
August 1, 2016
Puerto Rico Is Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
The harmful practice will be banned within 90 days.Â
March 27, 2019
Finish the Job: Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors
We must end "ex-gay" operations in the U.S., so we can then focus on eliminating them overseas, writes Wayne Besen of Truth Wins Out.
October 28, 2015
Oregon to Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy for Minors
The Oregon Senate today followed the House in passing a bill banning the practice, which Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign into law.
May 7, 2015
Hungary Passes Law Banning LGBTQ+ Content For Minors
Over 5,000 people protested in front of Parliament against the new law on Monday.
June 16, 2021
Vermont Bans Use of 'Ex-Gay' Therapy on Minors
Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the bill into law today.
May 25, 2016
Oklahoma Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors
The legislation, signed Monday by Gov. Kevin Stitt, includes the possibility of felony charges for violation.
May 2, 2023
With Veto Override, Arkansas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Legislators Tuesday overrode Gov. Asa Hutchinson's veto, making Arkansas the first state with such a law.
April 6, 2021
Alabama Senate Votes to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The measure will now be considered in the state House, over the outrage of transgender rights advocates.
March 2, 2021
Colorado's Gay Governor Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors
Jared Polis also signed a bill making it easier to update gender markers on birth certificates.
May 31, 2019
Maine Is 17th State to Ban Use of Conversion Therapy on Minors
Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill to that effect into law today, and Colorado is poised to become the 18th Friday.
May 29, 2019
Massachusetts Becomes 16th State to Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors
The bill has been signed into law by the state's governor.Â
April 8, 2019
Delaware Now 15th State to Ban Conversion Therapy on Minors
Gov. John Carney signed a bill to that effect into law today.
July 23, 2018
Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors upheld by judge
Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Missouri, representing the families and organizations suing to challenge the ban, plan to appeal.
November 26, 2024
Idaho Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Minors Blocked for Now
The law would have placed medical professionals who provide such care for transgender people under the age of 18 at risk of fines up to $5,000 and a felony conviction, resulting in up to 10 years in prison.
December 29, 2023
Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Upheld by Appeals Court
It is the first time a federal court has allowed such a law to go into effect.
July 10, 2023
Michigan Senate Passes Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
The bills now await the approval of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
June 29, 2023
Judges Block Tennessee, Kentucky Bans on Transition Care for Minors
These aren't final decisions on the bans, but they can't be enforced while lawsuits against them are heard.
June 28, 2023
West Virginia Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, With Exceptions
The state is just the latest one to pass such an anti-trans law.
March 30, 2023