The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday opposed a proposed rule that would ban Utah-licensed mental health professionals from using conversion therapy — or trying to turn a gay child straight or alter a minor’s gender identity.
“The church is concerned that the proposed professional licensing rule is ambiguous in key areas and overreaches in others,” it said in a news release.
“We therefore oppose the proposed rule in its current form and respectfully request that it be appropriately amended” to address the church concerns, it said. Alternatively, it asked “that Utah’s lawmakers provide statutory guidance on this important issue.