Conversion Therapy Bans by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

State laws banning licensed mental health professionals from practicing sexual orientation/gender identity change efforts (SOCE) on minors and, in some states, vulnerable adults.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: March 2026

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Minors Banned	All Ages	Year
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
Yes	No (Medi-Cal fraud rule)	2012 (1st in US)
Yes	No	2019
Yes	No	2017
Yes	No	2018
No (11th Cir struck local bans)	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
Yes	No	2018
No	No	N/A
Yes	No	2015
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
Yes	No	2019
Yes	No	2018
Yes	No	2019
Yes	No	2023
Yes	Vulnerable adults too	2023
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
Yes	No	2017
Yes	No	2018
Yes	No	2013
Yes	No	2017
Yes	No	2019
No (state funds barred via EO)	No	EO 2019
No	No	N/A
No (preempts local 2024)	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
Yes	No	2015
No (state funds barred via EO)	No	EO 2022
Yes	No	2017
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
Yes (admin rule)	No	2020 (rule)
Yes	No	2016
Yes	No	2020
Yes	No	2018
No	No	N/A
No (admin rule blocked)	No	N/A
No	No	N/A
Yes	No	2014

Bans typically apply only to state-licensed therapists, not religious counseling. The 11th Circuit's Otto v. Boca Raton (2020) struck local bans on First Amendment grounds; bans in Florida and several other states are limited or unenforceable. Federal law does not currently ban the practice.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.