Hoylman, a Manhattan Democrat who is himself gay, is sponsoring legislation that would ban mental health professionals in New York from practicing sexual orientation change efforts on individuals younger than 18. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Many LGBT advocates blamed the IDC for the Republican leaders» refusal to bring a vote on the long - stalled Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, or GENDA, or on a measure to ban mental health professionals from conducting sexual orientation change efforts on patients who are minors. (gaycitynews.nyc)
It states, «This bill would include, as an unlawful practice prohibited under the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, advertising, offering to engage in, or engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with an individual.» (relevantmagazine.com)