Press

The Trevor Project Applauds MN Governor for Signing Protections Against Conversion Therapy into Law

15% of LGBTQ youth in Minnesota reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year April 27, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, commended Gov. Walz for signing SF 23 today, which would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” Minnesota is now the 21st state in the nation with statewide legislative protections against conversion therapy. Troy Stevenson (he/him), Director of State Advocacy Campaigns for The Trevor Project, who was in attendance at today’s signing ceremony, released…

Press

The Trevor Project Supports Pennsylvania Bill Protecting LGBTQ People From Discrimination

71% of LGBTQ youth in Pennsylvania reported experiencing discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity April 24, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, announced its support for HB 300, a bill being considered by the Pennsylvania Legislature that would expand nondiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill passed in the House Judiciary Committee today and is now headed to the House floor. “LGBTQ people, like all people, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and live free from discrimination. This legislation sends a powerful…

Press

The Trevor Project Celebrates Senate Passage of Minnesota Bill Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Conversion Therapy

15% of LGBTQ youth in Minnesota reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year April 21, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, celebrated the passage of SF 23 in the Minnesota Senate — a bill which would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law. With the forthcoming signage of the bill, Minnesota will become the 21st state in the…

Press

New SAMHSA Report Underscores the Harms of Conversion Therapy & Importance of Affirmation for LGBTQ Young People’s Mental Health

The landmark report consistently cites The Trevor Project’s research, which finds conversion therapy is associated with increased suicide risk, while affirmation promotes well-being. March 31, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, and Born Perfect, the National Center for Lesbian Rights’ program to end conversion therapy, released the following statements in response to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) new report published today: “Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth.” Statement from Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The…

Press

The Trevor Project Celebrates Utah Bill Protecting LGBTQ Youth From Conversion Therapy

24% of LGBTQ youth in Utah reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year March 22, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, celebrates the signing of HB 228 in Utah, a bill that prohibits licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to conversion therapy — a wide range of discredited practices that attempt to change an individual’s LGBTQ identity. This legislation codifies and expands upon former Gov. Herbert’s executive action from 2020. “This is an encouraging step forward in the fight to protect LGBTQ youth across the…

Press

The Trevor Project Condemns Passage of Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban by Georgia House

The bill would prohibit doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth March 16, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned the passage of SB 140 by the Georgia House of Representatives, which would ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth and impart criminal penalties on providers who do so. The bill is headed to the Senate for a final floor vote before full passage. “It’s heartbreaking to see Georgia lawmakers seek to criminalize doctors who…

Press

The Trevor Project Applauds MI Governor for Signing LGBTQ Discrimination Protections into Law

74% of LGBTQ youth in Michigan reported experiencing discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity March 16, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, commended Gov. Whitmer for signing The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (SB4) today. This bill expands statewide nondiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Virginia was the last state to pass similar discrimination protections in 2020. The Trevor Project was in attendance at today’s signing ceremony with the Governor alongside other state partners, LGBTQ advocacy groups, and community leaders. “This bill being signed into law…

Press

The Trevor Project Condemns Passage of Extreme Anti-Trans Bill by Kentucky Lawmakers, Urges Veto by Governor

The bill which would prohibit doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth, is among the most extreme anti-trans bills in the nation March 16, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, condemned the passage of SB 150 by the Kentucky Legislature, an anti-trans bill that would ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth and includes “Don’t Say Gay/Trans” provisions — making it among the most extreme anti-trans pieces of legislation in the nation. “It is appalling to see Kentucky lawmakers work so hastily…

Press

The Trevor Project Celebrates Passage of Bill Protecting LGBTQ People From Discrimination in Michigan House

74% of LGBTQ youth in Michigan reported experiencing discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity March 8, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, celebrated the passage of The Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (SB4) in both the Michigan House Judiciary Committee and House of Representatives today. This bill would expand statewide nondiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk, where it is expected to be signed into law, making it the first time in over three years since any U.S. state…

Press

The Trevor Project Condemns Slate of Anti-LGBTQ Bills Pushed by Iowa Legislature

52% of transgender and nonbinary youth in Iowa seriously considered suicide in the past year, and 22% attempted suicide. March 8, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, condemns the more than 20 anti-LGBTQ bills being pushed in the Iowa legislature. If passed and signed into law, these bills would ban doctors from providing best-practice, medically necessary care to transgender and nonbinary youth, prohibit trans students from using the bathroom that matches who they are, ban instruction in classrooms related to LGBTQ identity, and censure school books on LGBTQ-related topics. “52% of transgender…