Michigan Considers Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth

Lawmakers in Michigan heard testimony on a pair of bills to ban conversion therapy for minors in the state. Supporters of the ban argued that conversion therapy has negative, long-lasting effects on an LGBTQ person’s life, while others questioned the influence the bills would have over medical professionals when providing care. If passed, any licensed therapist who practices conversion therapy will face penalties ranging from fines to license revocation.