Rhode Island Passes Law Banning Youth Conversion Therapy

NBC OUT  JUL 20 2017, 12:59 PM ET
http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/rhode-island-passes-law-banning-youth-conversion-therapy-n784821

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has passed a bill into law banning licensed health care providers from using so-called gay conversion therapy to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Providence Journal reports Rhode Island has become the 10th state along with Washington D.C. to pass such a law.