Kentucky governor bans discredited 'conversion therapy' as lawmakers pledge pushback

18 Sep 2024, 21:31 · UPI

Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Kentucky on Wednesday joined nearly two dozen states in banning the discredited anti-LGBTQ practice of "conversion therapy" as Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive action into law.

The ban took effect immediately, but some observers say it could face a legal backlash.