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U.S. congressman introduces first federal bill to ban conversion therapy
The Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act would be the first federal law to protect LGBT people from being defrauded by promises that they can change their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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California OK’s landmark legislation to ban reparative therapy for minors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California state legislature on Thursday passed the nation’s first law banning psychological therapy aimed at turning gay and lesbian youth straight — often referred to as reparative therapy — sending the measure to Gov. Jerry Brown for approval.
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California Assembly passes landmark bill to protect LGBT youth from reparative therapy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Assembly on Tuesday voted 52 to 21 in favor of a bill that will protect LGBT youth from treatments by mental health practitioners who falsely claim to be able change their sexual orientation or gender expression.
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Bill prohibiting ‘ex-gay’ therapy for minors called ‘fascism, ex-gay bashing’
REEDVILLE, Va. — A new bill making its way through the California state legislature that would ban “ex-gay” reparative therapy for minors, has been called “fascism and ex-gay bashing” by the head of an “ex-gay” advocacy group.
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California Senate committee advances bill to limit reparative therapy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Legislation designed protect LGBT minors from what critics charge is harmful and ineffective ex-gay therapy, advanced through a California state Senate Committee on Monday.