'Gay cure' bill moves in Assembly

[hrmjustin]

By Richard Moody

A bill in the state Legislature banning sexual orientation conversion therapy is on the move through the Assembly.

The bill, A.6983-a/S.4917-a, would change state Education Law, prohibiting the practice of the "gay cure" on patients below the age of 18. Both California and New Jersey passed similar laws in the past two years. New Jersey's law, the most recently passed, was signed by Republican Gov. Chris Christie. The New York bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, D-Manhattan and Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-Manhattan, was pushed through the Assembly Higher Education Committee and referred to the Codes Committee last week.

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2014-04-14-87560.113122-Gay-cure-bill-moves-in-Assembly.html

[intaglio]

1. Good! k&r

[hrmjustin]

2. Good to see you again.

[sheshe2]

3. From your link

Protecting our youth from dangerous conversion efforts helps ensure that young LGBT people will grow up to become healthy and well-adjusted New Yorkers," Schaefer said. "Passing this bill will send a strong message that it is unacceptable to try to change who we are."

Thanks Justin.