“An absolute travesty”: GOP bill seeks to legalize so-called conversion therapy for trans minors

A Republican-backed bill aims to legalize so-called conversion therapy for transgender minors, a move described by critics as an attack on LGBTQ+ youth. The legislation would permit therapists to engage in conversion practices under certain eligibilities and conditions, despite widespread medical consensus that such therapy is harmful and discredited. Advocates argue the bill protects parental rights and provides options for families, while opponents warn it endangers vulnerable minors and could lead to lasting psychological harm. The proposal has sparked significant opposition from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, medical associations, and civil rights organizations, who vow to fight the measure as discriminatory and dangerous.