What the Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy means for Minnesota's ban

cbsnews.com • March 31, 2026 • nation

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The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors in an 8-1 ruling, raising concerns among Gender Justice advocates about potential challenges to similar protections in Minnesota.
Minnesota's 2023 law prohibits licensed mental health professionals from performing conversion therapy on minors, bans insurance coverage for the practice, and restricts deceptive advertising related to it.
Legal experts note the ruling does not immediately invalidate Minnesota's law but may open the door for future legal challenges; other forms of conversion therapy like aversion therapy remain banned if prohibited by the state.
Advocates emphasize that licensed providers are still accountable through malpractice lawsuits and that the ban on medical assistance covering conversion therapy remains unaffected by the ruling.
The Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus condemned the Supreme Court decision, expressing outrage and committing to work with state officials to uphold and defend protections for LGBTQ+ youth.

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