Thank you, Colorado. Thank you, Gov Polis. Thank you to the universe where some rational human beings are still deciding to act in favor of mental health for LGBTQIA kids and adults. And as always, thank you, Erin, for reporting!❤️
I like the idea but it would be the government (MAGA) or insurance companies that would have standing to sue under civil actions; I guess, in theory, state AGs might be able to sue under state law, especially if they had the backing of the medical, psychological and psychiatric associations/societies.
If Medicare or Medicaid were covering much of that "therapy" then somebody could file a qui tam suit under the False Claims Act, but I suspect that the volume is too small to make it worthwhile and unlike in most cases the government (at least this one) would not step in and take over the litigation.
If the volume were large they could give it a try but I'm going to guess that the amount of that "therapy" that's paid for by any one carrier is so tiny that they don't consider it worthwhile.
Gov Polis is a complex person. One day he lets loose an election criminal, the next day signs a bill into law that protects trans people. Knowing the little I know of him, he did both intending to protect Coloradans. At least, in the case of Peters, that’s what he thought he was doing. Protecting the State from Trump’s revenge. Mr T will probably hurt Colorado anyway, because of course he will. He killed a bill that would have provided water for people who need it, just to punish Boebert for standing up to him.
I still stand behind Jared Polis, because of course I will. From the pandemic to the present day, he’s served his state well.
Colorado has found a way to help protect the LGBTQ+ community from therapists and organizations that continue to push so-called "conversion therapy"—a practice that has been repeatedly shown to be harmful, damaging, and ineffective. This new law, which will take effect shortly and has no expiration date, uses a legal strategy similar to the one Texas used to get around Roe v. Wade. This is a major step forward for a community that has faced discrimination, persecution, and attacks on many levels for far too long. For years, supporters of conversion therapy ignored the evidence and the emotional scars left on countless individuals. Colorado's action sends a clear message: harmful practices disguised as therapy have no place in a modern society. The fight for equality and dignity is far from over, but this law represents meaningful progress and a victory for those who believe people should be free to live as their authentic selves without fear, shame, or coercion. I'm hopeful that this new law will make therapists think twice about what they advise or refer patients to do s it will have a monetary cost.
I think, and hope, that the hypocrisy threshold of striking down this law while allowing Texas' anti-choice bill is too high even for this conservative super majority. It wouldn't be for Thomas and Alito but it's not crazy to think that the rest have a tiny bit of self-respect left.
Fight fire with fire!
That's great news! I'm so glad they found a clever way to get around the awful Supreme Court ruling
Thank you, Colorado. Thank you, Gov Polis. Thank you to the universe where some rational human beings are still deciding to act in favor of mental health for LGBTQIA kids and adults. And as always, thank you, Erin, for reporting!❤️
I profoundly hope this one sticks despite SCOTUS.
Why is there not simply application of fraud law to all billing for conversion therapy, since all of it is fraud?
Thank you, Erin.
I like the idea but it would be the government (MAGA) or insurance companies that would have standing to sue under civil actions; I guess, in theory, state AGs might be able to sue under state law, especially if they had the backing of the medical, psychological and psychiatric associations/societies.
If Medicare or Medicaid were covering much of that "therapy" then somebody could file a qui tam suit under the False Claims Act, but I suspect that the volume is too small to make it worthwhile and unlike in most cases the government (at least this one) would not step in and take over the litigation.
I'm more than a bit surprised insurance companies couldn't sue for fraudulent claims.
If the volume were large they could give it a try but I'm going to guess that the amount of that "therapy" that's paid for by any one carrier is so tiny that they don't consider it worthwhile.
I like how they used it to shoot down arguments against affirming therapy too
Thanks, Polis. You're still a bootlicking dweeb, but at least you chose not to lick 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 particular set of boots.
Omg…that actually made me laugh out loud🙌🏻
Now put Tina Peters back in prison.
Gov Polis is a complex person. One day he lets loose an election criminal, the next day signs a bill into law that protects trans people. Knowing the little I know of him, he did both intending to protect Coloradans. At least, in the case of Peters, that’s what he thought he was doing. Protecting the State from Trump’s revenge. Mr T will probably hurt Colorado anyway, because of course he will. He killed a bill that would have provided water for people who need it, just to punish Boebert for standing up to him.
I still stand behind Jared Polis, because of course I will. From the pandemic to the present day, he’s served his state well.
Thanks for offering this perspective.
Nice to see Colorado resisting in this way. In some ways, Colorado has proved to be a very good blue state refuge against all the madness and hate.
Grateful for the acts of humanity!
Colorado has found a way to help protect the LGBTQ+ community from therapists and organizations that continue to push so-called "conversion therapy"—a practice that has been repeatedly shown to be harmful, damaging, and ineffective. This new law, which will take effect shortly and has no expiration date, uses a legal strategy similar to the one Texas used to get around Roe v. Wade. This is a major step forward for a community that has faced discrimination, persecution, and attacks on many levels for far too long. For years, supporters of conversion therapy ignored the evidence and the emotional scars left on countless individuals. Colorado's action sends a clear message: harmful practices disguised as therapy have no place in a modern society. The fight for equality and dignity is far from over, but this law represents meaningful progress and a victory for those who believe people should be free to live as their authentic selves without fear, shame, or coercion. I'm hopeful that this new law will make therapists think twice about what they advise or refer patients to do s it will have a monetary cost.
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Super smart idea by some bright folks in CO!
I think, and hope, that the hypocrisy threshold of striking down this law while allowing Texas' anti-choice bill is too high even for this conservative super majority. It wouldn't be for Thomas and Alito but it's not crazy to think that the rest have a tiny bit of self-respect left.
This creates a template for states to follow suit and demonstrates Trump admin and SCOTUS animus.
I love a clever legal strategy, especially when it turns the Right's own tactics against them!