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Charlie Baker ‘Inclined To Support’ Conversion Therapy Ban

Charlie Baker ‘Inclined To Support’ Conversion Therapy Ban

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Governor Charlie Baker said he's "inclined to support" a ban on conversion therapy for minors in Massachusetts, which would make it illegal for a licensed therapist to try to help a minor change sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. The governor, a Republican, spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon after a press conference on road safety, according to State House News Service.

Governor Charlie Baker said he's "inclined to support" a ban on conversion therapy for minors in Massachusetts, which would make it illegal for a licensed therapist to try to help a minor change sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling. The governor, a Republican, spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon after a press conference on road safety, according to State House News Service.…