State Conversion Therapy Laws

Conversion “therapy” laws prohibit licensed mental health practitioners from subjecting LGBTQ minors to harmful conversion “therapy” practices that attempt to change their sexual orientation or gender identity. These laws do not restrict the practice among religious providers. For an in-depth analysis of these laws, please read our LGBTQ Policy Spotlight Report: Laws Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Conversion “Therapy” (2025).
Note: The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Chiles v. Salazar (3/31/26) does not prevent states or localities from regulating conversion practices. The ruling instead sends the case back to Colorado for further review under different standards. For more detail, see our citation sheet.
State has updated its protections after the Supreme Court decision
State has updated its protections after the Supreme Court decision
(1 state)
State prohibits licensed healthcare providers from subjecting minors to conversion "therapy"
(23 states + D.C.)
State restricts, but does not prohibit licensed healthcare providers from subjecting minors to conversion "therapy"
(4 states + 1 territory)
No state law or policy about conversion "therapy"
(17 states + 4 territories)
State law, budget, or court ruling prohibits or deters local-level laws protecting youth from conversion "therapy" (see note beneath map)
(6 states)
Denotes states in a federal court circuit with a relevant ruling (see note beneath map)
(3 states)
Citations & More Information

*NOTE: States in orange limit local-level protections against conversion “therapy” in different ways. Click “Citations & More Information” beneath the map legend for more detail.

For an in-depth analysis of these laws, please read our LGBTQ Policy Spotlight Report: Laws Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Conversion “Therapy” (2025).

Recommended citation:
Movement Advancement Project. 2026. “Equality Maps: Conversion Therapy Laws.” https://mapresearch.org/equality-map/conversion-therapy-laws/. Data as of June 12, 2026.

Percent of LGBTQ Youth Covered by Laws

*Note: These percentages reflect estimates of the LGBTQ youth (ages 13-17) population living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Estimates of LGBTQ youth in the U.S. territories or under age 13 are not available, and so cannot be reflected here. Population estimates are from The Williams Institute.

49%
49% of LGBTQ youth (ages 13-17) live in states that prohibit licensed healthcare providers from subjecting minors to conversion "therapy"
8%
8% of LGBTQ youth (ages 13-17) live in states that restrict, but do not prohibit licensed healthcare providers from subjecting minors to conversion "therapy"
26%
26% of LGBTQ youth (ages 13-17) live in states with no state laws or policies about conversion therapy
17%
17% of LGBTQ youth (ages 13-17) live in states that prohibit or deter local-level laws protecting youth from conversion "therapy"