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Conversion therapy ban introduced in Michigan House

LANSING — A bill submitted this week would ban “conversion therapy” in Michigan if passed. The Detroit Free Press reported that the bill was submitted by State Rep. Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor. It would “prohibit mental health professionals from engaging in efforts to change the sexual orientation and gender identity of a minor.” If passed, Michigan would…

Conversion therapy ban submitted in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — For the first time, a bill to ban conversion therapy in Missouri has been filed with the state assembly. PROMO, the state LGBTQ rights group, said that the Youth Mental Health Preservation Act, known as HB 2141, was filed by State Rep. Tracy McCreery. The bill states that “state licensed professionals cannot engage in any…