North Dakota finds a novel way to ban most conversion therapy

The only out state lawmaker, Joshua Boschee (pictured), was key to the effort to authorize a rule keeping licensed social workers from engaging in the practice. (Photo: Via Advocate)

North Dakota has found a way to largely ban conversion therapy without going through the full legislature.

The state’s Administrative Rules Committee, made up of North Dakota lawmakers, voted 8-7 Tuesday to bar licensed social workers from engaging in the practice…