Governor Cox signs HB 228 codifying conversion therapy ban in Utah.

Today Governor Cox signed HB 228, which will codify into law a ban on conversion therapy for minors. This misguided practice has done untold harm to LGBTQ Utahns. We are grateful to Rep. Petersen, Rep. Brammer and Senator Bramble for working together with open hearts. We are grateful to Governor Cox, President Adams and Speaker Wilson for encouraging us all to get around the table to find solutions. 

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We don’t agree on every issue on Capitol Hill. We didn’t agree on every issue this session. But we are committed to always engaging with each other, working through conflict, and finding common ground where we can. 

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To all of the survivors of conversion therapy, today’s victory was for you. We heard your stories. We shared your heartbreak. We promised we would end this harmful practice amongst licensed therapists. 

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Today, Utah made good on that promise. Our state passed HB 228 with the bipartisan support of every Utah legislator and our Governor. 

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This is an incredible victory for LGBTQ Utahns, and an example to the nation. 

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Thank you to everyone who made this historic day possible. We could not have done this without you.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Troy Williams

Executive Director, Equality Utah

350 E 400 S #305

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Marina Lowe

Policy Director, Equality Utah

350 E 400 S #305

Salt Lake City, UT 84111