NBC4i : reported that Columbus City Council bans conversion therapy in city limits

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus City Council has passed an ordinance that would ban a controversial form of therapy, often called "conversion therapy," within city limits. Opponents of conversion therapy, including many in the medical community, said the practice is not legitimate and cannot change one's gender identity or sexual orientation. The ordinance only applies to licensed medical facilities. The therapy encompasses any practice with the goal of changing someone's sexual orientation or gender identity, and it would apply to licensed medical professionals performing this type of counseling on people under the age of 18.

Columbus passes ban on conversion therapy

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Columbus City Council votes to ban conversion therapy

Columbus City Council voted Monday night to ban conversion therapy. The Executive Director for Stonewall Columbus, Karla Rothan, says conversion therapy is happening in Columbus and the practice is hurtful. LGBTQ activist groups like Stonewall Columbus worked with Kaleidoscope, Equality Ohio and other organizations for months to get the proposed law passed. Rothan says council's decision to ban it, is more protection for city youth. Cincinnati and Toledo already have similar laws in place.


collected by :Lucy William

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