Cincinnati Council Moves to Uphold City's Conversion Therapy Ban

Lawmakers seek to protect LGBTQ+ youth after recent Supreme Court ruling raises concerns.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:48am

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A majority of the Cincinnati City Council is taking action to safeguard the city's ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that has raised concerns about the law's future viability.

Why it matters

Cincinnati's conversion therapy ban has been in place for several years, providing crucial protections for vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth. The city council's efforts to reinforce and potentially expand this law aim to ensure these vital safeguards remain in place, despite the uncertain implications of the Supreme Court's recent decision.

The details

Councilman Jeff Cramerding and five other members of the Cincinnati City Council have introduced legislation to bolster the city's existing ban on conversion therapy. This comes in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that has sparked concerns the local law could be under threat. The council members believe with some careful wording changes, it may be possible to preserve the ban and continue protecting the city's LGBTQ+ youth.

  • The Cincinnati City Council is currently considering the new legislation to uphold the conversion therapy ban.
  • The Supreme Court ruling that raised concerns about the local law was issued in early 2026.

The players

Jeff Cramerding

A Cincinnati City Council member leading the effort to protect the city's conversion therapy ban.

Cincinnati City Council

The local legislative body that is taking action to safeguard the city's existing prohibition on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.

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What they’re saying

“With some wording changes, it is possible to preserve the law and continue to protect Cincinnati's LGBTQ+ youth,”

— Jeff Cramerding, Cincinnati City Council Member

What’s next

The Cincinnati City Council is expected to vote on the proposed legislation to reinforce the city's conversion therapy ban in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Cincinnati's efforts to bolster its existing protections against conversion therapy underscore the ongoing challenges LGBTQ+ communities face, even in progressive cities, in the wake of shifting legal and political landscapes. The council's proactive stance aims to ensure vulnerable youth maintain access to vital safeguards.