State agency taking public comments on conversion therapy ban

A state agency is taking public comments today on a proposed ban on conversion therapy for minors.

In June Governor Gary Herbert said he was disturbed by what he'd heard about the practice, which attempts to change a person's orientation from homosexual or bisexual to heterosexual.

Herbert directed the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to create rules for psychologists who use the controversial practice.

Equality Utah said the move was a good step forward.