Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy, setting up legal battle Gov. Andy Beshear said his executive order is overdue to protect children from a widely discredited medical practice.

Gov. Andy Beshear (D) signed an executive order that bans the use of conversion therapy on minors — a move that several conservative groups said they will challenge in court.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children ...

Kentucky on Wednesday joined nearly two dozen states in banning the anti-LGBTQ practice of "conversion therapy" as Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive action into law.

Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear banned the use of the controversial practice by signing an executive order on Wednesday.

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear banned the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky on Wednesday, calling his executive order a necessary step to protect children from a widely ...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is banning the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, center, surrounded by supporters, prepares to sign an executive order banning the use of conversion therapy, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky ...