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Maine becomes the 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ (image via Depositphotos)Maine has become the 17th state to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ for minors. The legislation prohibits state-licensed counselors, psychologists, social workers, health professionals, guidance counselors and pastoral therapists from engaging in the harmful practice of trying to change a young person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Lawmakers in Maine passed a similar bill last year, but the legislation was vetoed by former...

Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) just signed a law banning conversion therapy for minors. In a statement, Mills said that the law sends “an unequivocal message” to LGBTQ people that “we stand with you, we support you and we will always defend your right to be who you are.” The bill passed Maine’s house earlier this month on a 91-46 vote. All the house Democrats voted for the bill, along with five independents and five Republicans. “Conversion therapy is not addressing a...