Entry #1511: Conversion therapy in Vermont

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RegionVermont
IssueConversion therapy
StatusAmbiguous
Start Datepast
End DateJun 30, 2016
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.
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


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edited by danlev

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End Date(NONE)Jun 30, 2016

created by imullin01

Original entry
StatusAmbiguous
Start Datepast
End Datenow
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.
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
Reports (6)
  • Status is not correct "Conversion therapy has been banned in Vermont since July 1, 2016."
  • Status is not correct "On March 17, 2016, the Vermont Senate unanimously approved S.132.[17][18] On April 26, the Vermont House of Representatives approved it with amendments. The Senate concurred with the amendments on April 29.[19] Governor Peter Shumlin (D) signed the bill on May 25. It went into effect on July 1.[20]-wikipedia"
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "the conversion therapy is not ambigious because it is banned. http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/conversion_therapy I want the current status to be changed to banned. "
  • Status is not correct "it is banned. http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/profile_state/VT"
  • Status is not correct "It is banned."