Kentucky's governor has signed an executive order banning the use of "conversion therapy" on minors. The widely discredited practice tries to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling.

Gov. Beshear used his executive power to ban a discredited form of therapy that attempts to change an individual’s sexual orientation, sexual behavior or gender identity.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order to ban "conversion therapy," a discredited practice that attempts to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.