“Let’s be clear,” Beshear said in a statement at the time of his order’s signing, “Conversion therapy has no basis in medicine or science, and it has been shown to increase rates of ...

Kentucky lawmakers passed more than 100 bills during the 2025 legislative session. Here are some that go into effect at the ...

Sexual extortion, or “sextortion,” is now a separate crime in Kentucky. If a person tries to coerce someone into engaging in sexual conduct, producing pornography, or providing payment, they can now ...

Virginia has agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors as part of a lawsuit settlement ...

Virginia officials have agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for minors as part of an agreement ...

A Henrico court judge overturned part of Virginia's 2020 ban on conversion therapy for kids last month. Why it matters: The ...

Columbia narrowly voted to repeal ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth after pressure from state officials. A second vote is needed to make it official.

Virginia's ban on sexual orientation change efforts talk therapy for LGBT-identified minors, referred to by critics as "gay conversion therapy," has been effectively struck down following a legal ...

Columbia has taken first step toward repealing a ban on conversion therapy meant to protect LGBTQ+ youth. Members of city council voted 4-3 Tuesday in favor of removing the ban. A second vote is ...

Conversion therapy dangerous As a pediatric critical-care physician who cares deeply about the health and well-being of all South Carolina children, I’m concerned by efforts to punish the city ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Some Green Bay alderpersons are speaking out about concerns over conversion therapy. It's the practice of attempting to cause a non-heterosexual person to become heterosexual ...

The UK government has held talks with SNP ministers over a “trans-inclusive” ban on conversion therapy with Labour vowing to press ahead with completely abolishing the practice.