Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill to prevent minors from undergoing so-called conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice of trying to 'convert' LGBTQ people to heterosexuality or change their gender identity.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill Wednesday to prevent minors from undergoing so-called conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice of trying to "convert" LGBTQ people to heterosexuality or change their gender identity., drew support from LGBTQ advocates, who worked with the sponsor, Rep.
"This is an encouraging step forward in the fight to protect LGBTQ youth across the nation from the dangerous and discredited practices of so-called conversion 'therapy,' said Troy Stevenson, director of state advocacy campaigns at The Trevor Project. "These harmful practices, which are associated with poor mental health outcomes and increased suicide risk, have been denounced by every major professional health and medical organization in the country.
"To all of the survivors of conversion therapy, today's victory was for you. We heard your stories. We shared your heartbreak. We promised we would end this harmful practice amongst licensed therapists. Today, Utah made good on that promise. ... This is an incredible victory for LGBTQ Utahns, and an example to the nation."
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