Last week, the Kentucky legislature gave final approval to House Bill 495 (full text) which invalidates Executive Order 2024-632 issued last year by Governor Andy Beshear. The Executive Order contained a number of provisions to prevent the practice of conversion therapy on minors. HB 495 also prohibits the use of Medicaid funds for cross-sex hormones or gender reassignment surgery. AP, reporting on the bill's passage, said in part:
The measure voted on Friday, and denounced by Beshear, cleared both chambers by veto-proof margins. Lawmakers will take up vetoes while wrapping up this year’s session in late March.
[Thanks to Thomas Rutledge for the lead.]
