Executive Order 21-25: Not a ban on conversion therapy, but an important step towards one

On July 15th of 2021, Gov. Tim Walz signed Executive Order 21-25, an order aimed at “protecting Minnesotans from conversion therapy.” Important to note about this order is that it is not an outright ban on the discredited and harmful practice. While seven Minnesota cities have implemented bans, including Duluth, Minneapolis, Red Wing, Robbinsdale, Saint Paul, West Saint Paul, and Winona, there is no state-level ban.