Entry #1503: Conversion therapy in Oregon

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RegionOregon
IssueConversion therapy
StatusNot banned
Start Datepast
End DateMay 19, 2015
DescriptionConversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it.
Sourceshttp://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-laws-legislation-by-state/ http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-the-facts-about-conversion-therapy/ http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy


Revision History (2)

Revision by tsusamu

Old Value New Value (Current)
Value(REMOVED)Not banned
Special StatusAmbiguousNot banned
DescriptionConversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it. Though it's not actually ambiguous (It is in fact legal), this is the best indicator of the available options.Conversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it.
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Conversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it. Though it's not actually ambiguous (It is in fact legal), this is the best indicator of the available options.

Revision by vviet93

Old Value (Original) New Value
End Date(NONE)May 19, 2015
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct "After the passage of the Youth Mental Health Protection Act (which was granted emergency status and went into effect immediately) it is illegal for professional mental health providers to perform conversion therapy on minors. However, it is not illegal for those over 18, despite the professional regulations against it."
  • Newer law has been passed "Conversion therapy was banned for minors in May. http://time.com/3889687/oregon-conversion-therapy-ban/"

imullin01 created this entry.