Entry #15177: Conversion therapy in Kentucky

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RegionKentucky
IssueConversion therapy
StatusNot banned
Start DateMar 27, 2025
End Date(none)
DescriptionHB 495 legalizes and protects conversion therapy for minors.

All restrictions on conversion therapy including executive orders and ordinances have been banned until January 1, 2028.
Sourceshttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/25RS/documents/0107.pdf


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edited by mineszilla. Clarification on the legalization of conversion therapy.

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DescriptionIn March 2025, the Republican-controlled state Senate and House overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill allowing conversion therapy, unbanning it.HB 495 legalizes and protects conversion therapy for minors.

All restrictions on conversion therapy including executive orders and ordinances have been banned until January 1, 2028.
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In March 2025, the Republican-controlled state Senate and House overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill allowing conversion therapy, unbanning it. HB 495 legalizes and protects conversion therapy for minors. All restrictions on conversion therapy including executive orders and ordinances have been banned until January 1, 2028.
Sourceshttps://www.them.us/story/kentucky-conversion-therapy-adult-gender-affirming-care-governor-andy-beshearhttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/25RS/documents/0107.pdf
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https://www.them.us/story/kentucky-conversion-therapy-adult-gender-affirming-care-governor-andy-beshear https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/25RS/documents/0107.pdf

edited by jadeywadey. im picky i guess

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DescriptionIn March 2025, the Republican-controlled Senate and House overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill allowing conversion therapy, effectively unbanning it.In March 2025, the Republican-controlled state Senate and House overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill allowing conversion therapy, unbanning it.
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In March 2025, the Republican-controlled Senate and House overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill allowing conversion therapy, effectively unbanning it. state Senate and House overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill allowing conversion therapy, unbanning it.

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Original entry
StatusNot banned
Start DateMar 26, 2025
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn March 2025, the Republican-controlled Senate and House overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill allowing conversion therapy, effectively unbanning it.
Sourceshttps://www.them.us/story/kentucky-conversion-therapy-adult-gender-affirming-care-governor-andy-beshear