Entry #1469: Conversion therapy in Colorado

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RegionColorado
IssueConversion therapy
StatusAmbiguous
Start Date(unknown)
End DateMay 30, 2019
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 beeurd

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StatusAmbiguous
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
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 (7)
  • Newer law has been passed "On August 2, 2019, HB19-1129 banned medical or state licensed professionals from performing “conversion therapy” on a minor"
  • Newer law has been passed "It is banned in colorado now."
  • Status is not correct "The Colorado General Assembly and the Governor Polis passed a law in 2019 banning conversion therapy. https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1129"
  • Status is not correct "Colorado became the 17th U.S. state in 2019 (plus the District of Columbia) to ban the use of the discredited practice on minors."
  • Status is not correct "https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/CO Conversion therapy is illegal for minors. "
  • Status is not correct "July 1, 2019, Governor of Colorado banned conversion therapy for minors"
  • Status is not correct "Conversion therapy has been BANNED in Colorado since August 2, 2019."