Oregon Gov. Kate Brown
Kudos to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown for signing House Bill 2307 into law, making Oregon the fourth jurisdiction — behind California, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia — to protect LGBT youth from the dangers of conversion therapy.
The ban goes into effect immediately.
The law protects LGBT youth from mental health providers attempting to change their sexual orientation or gender identity through practices that are linked to substance abuse, extreme depression and suicide.
Brown is the state’s second female governor and the country’s first out bisexual governor.
Banning “gay cures” has been gaining wider acceptance. The practice is condemned by every medical and psychological association.
In Texas, state Rep. Celia Israel introduced a similar measure that did not get out of committee.
Earlier today, we reported the Central Conference of American Rabbis condemned the practice as well.
