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• Position: STATELINE - Bill on gay conversion therapy in California - Brief article

A bill passed by the California Assembly would classify selling or advertising gay conversion therapy as a fraudulent business practice. Conversion therapy is the practice of trying to change a person's sexual orientation. The American Medical Association and other health organizations oppose the therapy because studies have shown it to be ineffective and that it can cause psychological harm. The bill, written by Assemblyman Evan Low (D), who is gay...