The Pink Times
Aa
  • Home
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • Rights
    • Activism
    • Law
    • Politics
    • Education
    • Media
    • Health
  • Health
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Entertainment
    • Drag
    • Fashion
    • History
    • Love
    • People
    • Photography
    • Religion
  • Drag
  • Life
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Sports
  • People
Reading: House panel introduces bill banning youth conversion therapy
Share
Aa
The Pink Times
Search
  • Home
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • Rights
    • Activism
    • Law
    • Politics
    • Education
    • Media
    • Health
  • Health
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Entertainment
    • Drag
    • Fashion
    • History
    • Love
    • People
    • Photography
    • Religion
  • Drag
  • Life
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Sports
  • People
Follow US
The Pink Times > Rights > Law > House panel introduces bill banning youth conversion therapy
LawPoliticsReligionUnited States

House panel introduces bill banning youth conversion therapy

The Pink Times
The Pink Times January 29, 2022
Updated 2022/01/29 at 1:35 PM
Share

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A House panel has introduced legislation that would bar licensed therapists and counselors from offering so-called conversion therapy to minors.

Conversion therapy — sometimes called “reparation therapy” — is the scientifically discredited practice of attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. On Thursday, Democratic Rep. John McCrostie from Garden City proposed legislation that would restrict licensed providers from offering conversion therapy to people under age 18.

- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

The bill would not affect clergy, religious counselors, parents or grandparents as long as they are acting in their religious or family roles rather than as licensed professional mental health care providers.

Idaho’s Legislature has historically been hostile toward LGBTQ-related legislation, however, repeatedly rejecting efforts to add protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s equal rights act, passing legislation banning transgender girls and women from competing in school sports and previously rejecting efforts to legislate conversion therapy.

McCrostie told the House Health and Welfare Committee that the American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Counseling Association and other major medical groups oppose conversion therapy because it is harmful and lacks scientific credibility.

“The danger in being exposed to conversion therapy is the damage it causes to mental health,” McCrostie said. A 2019 survey from The Trevor Project found that young people who had undergone conversion therapy were more than twice as likely to attempt suicide as those who did not, he said.

The House Health and Welfare Committee agreed to introduce the bill on a voice vote, with only Republican Rep. Megan Blanksma of Hammett voting no.

Earlier this week McCrostie also introduced legislation that would add protections for gender identity and sexual orientation to Idaho’s Human Rights Act, making it illegal to discriminate against LGBTQ residents in employment, housing and other public accommodations.

This is the 16th year that an “Add the Words” bill has been proposed in Idaho. This year, McCrostie introduced the bill as a personal bill on the House floor, which means it is unlikely to get a committee hearing or advance.

TAGGED: conversion therapy, Idaho

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts and more!
Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
The Pink Times January 29, 2022
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit VKontakte Telegram Email
Share
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1433186274085588996/Xt2ihQJl_normal.jpg
@thepinktimes
0 Following
81 Followers
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1433186274085588996/Xt2ihQJl_normal.jpg Mar 23, 2023
Kate McKinnon makes history again with leading role in sci-fi film #LGBTQrepresentation #IntheBlinkofanEye… https://t.co/ACrLvJLdmO
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1433186274085588996/Xt2ihQJl_normal.jpg Mar 23, 2023
Step into a world of queer beauty and ancient Greece with photographer Helias Doulis. #QueerGrecoRomance… https://t.co/9kXm7OBXq1
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1433186274085588996/Xt2ihQJl_normal.jpg Mar 23, 2023
Step inside Elska Magazine's latest issue and discover the hot men of Bern's LGBTQ community. Get ready for intimat… https://t.co/1Y3BS6TkUZ
Out actress Kate McKinnon lands leading role in new sci-fi film
Movies
Stunning Queer Tribute to Ancient Greece’s Male Beauty: A Photographer’s Bold Take
Art Photography
Get up Close and Personal with Bern, Switzerland’s Hot LGBTQ Men in Elska Magazine’s Intimate Portrayal
Photography
Jojo Siwa Reveals Shocking Encounter With Former Employer Over Coming Out as Gay
People
VP Kamala Harris Congratulates Trans TikTok Star Dylan Mulvaney – Bigots React
People
Ad image
Join us!

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Most Viewed Posts

  • Hot Photos from Paul’s Book “Larrikin Prince” Unleashed
  • Hot and Sexy: A Visual Exploration of Masculine Bravado and Regal Splendor
  • A Shift in Perspective: The Art of Male Nude Photography
  • A Journey Through Male Body Diversity with InkedKenny and BEEFYBOY
  • The Ginger Sensation of RuPaul’s Drag Race: A Tribute to Bryce Eilenberg

Useful links

About us
Advertise
Contact
Newsletter

The Pink Times
Follow US

All rights reserved

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss the latest news, podcasts and more!

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?