Entry #1499: Conversion therapy in North Carolina

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RegionNorth Carolina
IssueConversion therapy
StatusBanned
Start DateAug 2, 2019
End Date(none)
DescriptionOn August 2, 2019, North Carolina governor signed an executive order to prohibit the use of state funds for conversion therapy on minors with the aim of changing their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Sourceshttps://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/n-carolina-first-south-ban-state-funding-conversion-therapy-n1038846
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  • Other "As currently stated, NC has banned the use of state funds on conversion therapy for minors—but this is not tantamount to a ban on conversion therapy for minors. Conversion therapy for minors remains legal in NC (and, indeed, has never been illegal). https://indyweek.com/news/northcarolina/north-carolina-conversion-therapy-on-minors/"


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edited by Notdog1996

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ValueNot bannedBanned
Start Date(unknown)Aug 2, 2019
DescriptionConversion Therapy is technically legal in north carolina.On August 2, 2019, North Carolina governor signed an executive order to prohibit the use of state funds for conversion therapy on minors with the aim of changing their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Conversion Therapy is technically legal in north carolina. On August 2, 2019, North Carolina governor signed an executive order to prohibit the use of state funds for conversion therapy on minors with the aim of changing their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Sourceshttps://equalitync.org/conversion_therapy_exec_order/https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/n-carolina-first-south-ban-state-funding-conversion-therapy-n1038846
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https://equalitync.org/conversion_therapy_exec_order/ https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/n-carolina-first-south-ban-state-funding-conversion-therapy-n1038846

edited by tsusamu

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DescriptionConversion Therapy is legal. However, government funding bans it from being practiced currently.Conversion Therapy is technically legal in north carolina.
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Conversion Therapy is legal. However, government funding bans it from being practiced currently. technically legal in north carolina.

edited by bubblyara

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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.Conversion Therapy is legal. However, government funding bans it from being practiced currently.
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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. However, government funding bans it from being practiced currently.
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
https://equalitync.org/conversion_therapy_exec_order/
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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://equalitync.org/conversion_therapy_exec_order/

created by imullin01

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StatusAmbiguous
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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
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