Although New York does not have an outright ban, the state effectively prohibits conversion therapy through administrative regulations. DeVos said that Franken had mischaracterized her “core” family’s donations and that she did not support conversion therapy. Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for education secretary, told Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) Jan. 17 that she has "never believed" in gay conversion therapy. Chris Christie became the first Republican governor to sign a state bill banning conversion therapy for minors. “So-called ‘conversion therapy’ is nothing more than child abuse and those who inflict it on others must be held accountable,” Griffin said.

Source: Washington Post April 27, 2017 13:38 UTC