Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8–1 against a Colorado law banning “conversion therapy” for youth.
This is a practice the United Nations has deemed torture—and that every major medical and mental health organization has condemned as dangerous, ineffective, and deeply harmful. And the people who will pay the price? LGBTQ+ kids. Vulnerable young people who deserve protection, affirmation, and care, not trauma.
Here in Washington, we’re taking a stand.
In 2018, we banned conversion therapy for minors and empowered our state to hold providers accountable, including disciplining or revoking licenses for those who violate the law. As of today, the ban remains in place as we stand firm in keeping our state a safe place for everyone.
But this ruling puts everything at risk.
Legal experts are already warning that this decision could be used to challenge and weaken protections like ours.
We’ve worked hard to make Washington a place where everyone can live safely and authentically. That’s why we will fight in the courts, in the legislature, and in our communities to defend our laws and protect every young person in this state.
In solidarity,
— Chair Shasti Conrad
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