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BOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers on July 28 held a hearing on a bill that would ban so-called “conversion therapy” for minors in the state.

Bennett Klein, senior attorney for Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, is among those who testified in support of state Rep. Kay Khan’s (D-Newton) bill during a hearing before the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

“Massachusetts can take a huge step to creating a better world for LGBT youth with this bill,” said Klein.

D.C., New Jersey and California ban “conversion therapy” to minors.

Lawmakers in Virginia and other states over the last year have also debated similar proposals. California Congressman Ted Lieu in May introduced a measure to ban “conversion therapy” throughout the country.