Colorado governor signs bill allowing people to sue for damages from ‘conversion therapy’

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 519

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Coloradans who have been harmed by the discredited psychological treatment known as “conversion therapy” can sue for damages through the state’s medical malpractice law under a bill signed by Gov. Jared Polis on Monday.

Polis also signed an executive order prohibiting state funds from being used to pay for the practice.

“People shouldn’t be ripped off by those falsely claiming that they can change who you are attracted to or who you are,” Polis said …

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