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Wisconsin Supreme Court mulls veto of conversion therapy ban

A Republican-controlled legislative committee has twice vetoed rules proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

U.K. Will Introduce Ban on Conversion Therapy

The new legislation will include treatment directed at trans people, reversing last year's announcement that this would be excluded.

Banning Conversion Therapy Will Save Lives

Conversion therapy denies people their identity, and that's why it must end, writes transgender musician Ryan Cassata.

Germany OK's Ban on Conversion Therapy for Youth

The legislation was approved in Parliament and is expected to be signed by the president.

Germany Moves Closer to Conversion Therapy Ban

Chancellor Angela Merkel and her cabinet endorsed a ban on the therapy for minors; now Parliament will vote.

Puerto Rico Is Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors

The harmful practice will be banned within 90 days. 

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.

Will Hawaii Ban Conversion Therapy?

A new bill seeks to put an end to the controversial practice in the Aloha State.

Ireland Seeks to Ban Conversion Therapy

Irish Equality Minister Roderic O'Gorman is committed to having the practice banned by 2024.

Seattle Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors

The Emerald City becomes the 10th jurisdiction to make such a move.

Republicans Block Ban on Conversion Therapy in Wisconsin

It's the second time Republicans prevented the ban from taking effect.

Minneapolis City Council Bans Conversion Therapy

The ordinance will be the first of its kind in Minnesota.

Colorado Lawmakers Approve Ban on Conversion Therapy

Gov. Jared Polis is expected to sign the bill into law.

Illinois Sends Conversion Therapy Ban to Governor

Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn't said if he'll sign the bill, but its backers are optimistic.

Utah Governor Signs Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law

The legislative ban on conversion therapy for minors strengthens a ban enacted by a licensing board.

Conversion Therapy Ban to Be Introduced in U.K.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will include the proposal in King Charles III's speech to the nation next month.

Germany Considers Conversion Therapy Ban

The proposal would ban use of the discredited practice on minors and allow it for adults only under certain circumstances.

Conversion Therapy Ban Introduced in Senate

The proposed legislation would go even further than California's ban on so-called ex-gay therapy does.

Israel is Considering a Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy

The bill would make the torturous practice illegal countrywide, but it's since been put on hold to make it more "moderate" to appease the opposition.  

Canada on Brink of Banning Conversion Therapy Nationwide

The legislation, introduced Monday, fulfills a campaign promise from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Kansas City Bans Conversion Therapy for Youth

So-called ex-gays spoke out against the local ordinance.