Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has banned conversion therapy on minors in an executive order signed on Wednesday. For years, advocates for the ban have argued that it poses a danger to LGBTQ+ youth, while defenders often cite religion and the First Amendment as justification for the practice.

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.

Gov. Andy Beshear (D) signed an executive order that bans the use of conversion therapy on minors — a move that several conservative groups said they will challenge in court.

Gov. Andy Beshear held a press conference on Friday to address allegations against Louisville Rep. Daniel Grossberg. He stated that Grossberg should resign from his office. “We stand united, together,

Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman are among other elected officials who have called for Grossberg's resignation.

Kentucky State Representative Daniel Grossberg has been permanently banned from a Louisville strip club following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward dancers, including touching one dancer during a performance and offering another $5,000 for sex. Grossberg, a Democrat representing Louisville, has denied all allegations of misconduct.