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Putting LGBTQ+ youth through the harmful and discredited practice of conversion therapy has officially been outlawed in Kentucky after Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday. Read about the order below. ⬇️

Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order

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