Michigan lawmakers gave final approval to legislation that would ban so-called conversion therapy for minors, joining other blue states to advance protections for the LGBT community.
The approach includes an array of verbal counseling methods by which consenting clients are helped to bring their sexual feelings and identity in line with their biological sex.
House Bill 4616 would prohibit mental health professionals from engaging minors in the practice intended to convert those who are LGBT to heterosexuality and traditional gender expectations. That does not include counseling that assists people undergoing a gender transition. Under the bill, any violation will result in the mental health professional facing disciplinary action, including a suspended or revoked license….