Last fall governor, Andy Beshear banned a practice called conversion therapy. And he directed state licensure boards to consider disciplinary action against therapists who engage in it. While conversion therapy has been considered inhumane, Andy Beshear conflated this issue with counselors who help gender dysphoric minors align with their biological gender and minors who identify as LGBT. Gov. Beshear’s sweeping order is a a clear violation of the First Amendment, parental rights, and of clients’ self-determination to seek help. As a result, State Rep. David Hale sponsored HB 495 to push back against the governor’s overreach. If the bill passes, it will preserve free speech rights, and also restores parents’ rights to help their children as they see fit. The bill is expected to pass the House and is heading to the state Senate.