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| Region | South Carolina |
| Issue | Conversion therapy |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| End Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Description | In 2021, the city of Columbia, which is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina, approved a ban on conversion therapies being performed on minors. Before the ban was repealed in 2025, it was the only region to establish an ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy in the state of South Carolina. The ordinance, which was passed by a 4-3 vote, only applied to licensed therapists; it did not apply to religious institutions. |
| Sources | https://apnews.com/article/sc-state-wire-columbia-a9ce85f899fedba4eef96190b1ee66b8 http://southcarolinaunited.org/updates/columbia-conversion-therapy-ordinance https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6023fa53cf46c16b32e2c3b4/t/620417d94e5ccf17274a0f07/1644435418209/SCUnited-ConversionTherapy.pdf |
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edited by Unknownmiles. It was repealed.
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| End Date | (none) | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Description | In 2021, the city of Columbia, which is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina, approved a ban on conversion therapies being performed on minors. It is currently the only region to establish an ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy in the state of South Carolina. The ordinance, which was passed by a 4-3 vote, only applies to licensed therapists; it does not apply to religious institutions. In June 2025, following threats that the city would not receive state funding if the ban remained in place, the City Council voted 4-3 to repeal the ordinance. However, the repeal requires a second reading, meaning the ban is currently still in effect. It is not clear when a second vote would take place. | In 2021, the city of Columbia, which is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina, approved a ban on conversion therapies being performed on minors. Before the ban was repealed in 2025, it was the only region to establish an ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy in the state of South Carolina. The ordinance, which was passed by a 4-3 vote, only applied to licensed therapists; it did not apply to religious institutions. |
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| Sources | https://apnews.com/article/sc-state-wire-columbia-a9ce85f899fedba4eef96190b1ee66b8 http://southcarolinaunited.org/updates/columbia-conversion-therapy-ordinance https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6023fa53cf46c16b32e2c3b4/t/620417d94e5ccf17274a0f07/1644435418209/SCUnited-ConversionTherapy.pdf https://www.wistv.com/2025/06/17/columbia-city-council-votes-take-first-step-toward-repealing-conversion-therapy-ban/ | https://apnews.com/article/sc-state-wire-columbia-a9ce85f899fedba4eef96190b1ee66b8 http://southcarolinaunited.org/updates/columbia-conversion-therapy-ordinance https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6023fa53cf46c16b32e2c3b4/t/620417d94e5ccf17274a0f07/1644435418209/SCUnited-ConversionTherapy.pdf |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Adding more information and a source
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| End Date | Jun 16, 2025 | (none) |
| Description | Columbia, SC is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina. It is currently the only region to establish a ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy within South Carolina's borders. The ordinace was passed by a 4-3 vote and only applies to licensed therapists who may recommend pathologizing minors. Local officials stated they had recieved hundreds of messages in support or opposition for the measure. As state law supersedes local law, the potential for the ban to be nullified is possible. In February 2022, a bill was being considered to not only legitimaze the practice of conversion therapies but render Columbia's ban defunct through the senate. The bill remains in languish. | In 2021, the city of Columbia, which is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina, approved a ban on conversion therapies being performed on minors. It is currently the only region to establish an ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy in the state of South Carolina. The ordinance, which was passed by a 4-3 vote, only applies to licensed therapists; it does not apply to religious institutions. In June 2025, following threats that the city would not receive state funding if the ban remained in place, the City Council voted 4-3 to repeal the ordinance. However, the repeal requires a second reading, meaning the ban is currently still in effect. It is not clear when a second vote would take place. |
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| Sources | https://apnews.com/article/sc-state-wire-columbia-a9ce85f899fedba4eef96190b1ee66b8 http://southcarolinaunited.org/updates/columbia-conversion-therapy-ordinance https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6023fa53cf46c16b32e2c3b4/t/620417d94e5ccf17274a0f07/1644435418209/SCUnited-ConversionTherapy.pdf https://www.southcarolinaunited.org/s811-action | https://apnews.com/article/sc-state-wire-columbia-a9ce85f899fedba4eef96190b1ee66b8 http://southcarolinaunited.org/updates/columbia-conversion-therapy-ordinance https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6023fa53cf46c16b32e2c3b4/t/620417d94e5ccf17274a0f07/1644435418209/SCUnited-ConversionTherapy.pdf https://www.wistv.com/2025/06/17/columbia-city-council-votes-take-first-step-toward-repealing-conversion-therapy-ban/ |
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edited by Unknownmiles. Law was repealed.
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edited by PersianArchitecture. Spelt city name wrong lol
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| Description | Colombia, SC is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina. It is currently the only region to establish a ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy within South Carolina's borders. The ordinace was passed by a 4-3 vote and only applies to licensed therapists who may recommend pathologizing minors. Local officials stated they had recieved hundreds of messages in support or opposition for the measure. As state law supersedes local law, the potential for the ban to be nullified is possible. In February 2022, a bill was being considered to not only legitimaze the practice of conversion therapies but render Colombia's ban defunct through the senate. The bill remains in languish. | Columbia, SC is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina. It is currently the only region to establish a ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy within South Carolina's borders. The ordinace was passed by a 4-3 vote and only applies to licensed therapists who may recommend pathologizing minors. Local officials stated they had recieved hundreds of messages in support or opposition for the measure. As state law supersedes local law, the potential for the ban to be nullified is possible. In February 2022, a bill was being considered to not only legitimaze the practice of conversion therapies but render Columbia's ban defunct through the senate. The bill remains in languish. |
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edited by PersianArchitecture. Updated to show the local laws that are available
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| Value | Not banned | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | Not banned | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Description | Conversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it. | Colombia, SC is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina. It is currently the only region to establish a ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy within South Carolina's borders. The ordinace was passed by a 4-3 vote and only applies to licensed therapists who may recommend pathologizing minors. Local officials stated they had recieved hundreds of messages in support or opposition for the measure. As state law supersedes local law, the potential for the ban to be nullified is possible. In February 2022, a bill was being considered to not only legitimaze the practice of conversion therapies but render Colombia's ban defunct through the senate. The bill remains in languish. |
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| Sources | http://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 | https://apnews.com/article/sc-state-wire-columbia-a9ce85f899fedba4eef96190b1ee66b8 http://southcarolinaunited.org/updates/columbia-conversion-therapy-ordinance https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6023fa53cf46c16b32e2c3b4/t/620417d94e5ccf17274a0f07/1644435418209/SCUnited-ConversionTherapy.pdf https://www.southcarolinaunited.org/s811-action |
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edited by Notdog1996
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Not banned |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Not banned |
| Description | 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. | Conversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it. |
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| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | http://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 |