The Hill.Conversion therapy is a harmful and discredited practice attempting to change a person’s sexuality or gender identity.
The practice has been condemned by the American Medical Association and other leading medical and mental health groups. Under the new law, the country’s criminal code will make conversion therapy illegal for children and adults.
Promoting or profiting off the practice will be a criminal offense.“It’s official: Our government’s legislation banning the despicable and degrading practice of conversion therapy has received Royal Assent — meaning it is now law.