Beshear’s veto of bill that would allow conversion therapy overridden
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed Thursday night that his veto of House Bill 495 has been overridden.
According to officials, HB 495 would allow conversion therapy in Kentucky.
Beshear stated, “Listen to the experts and survivors who know how dangerous this torture is. These are the voices they didn’t want you to hear. I hope you’ll listen.”
Beshear vetoed the bill earlier this week.
The Republican-led legislature just overrode my veto on House Bill 495, which will allow conversion therapy in Kentucky.
Listen to the experts and survivors who know how dangerous this torture is. These are the voices they didn’t want you to hear. I hope you’ll listen. pic.twitter.com/hnDGTQTFT0
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) March 27, 2025
Conversion therapy is torture, and that’s why I signed an executive order banning it in Kentucky. Legislators seek to overturn those protections with HB 495, which I vetoed at the Fairness Dinner.
I’m going to keep fighting for what’s right — and that’s loving thy neighbor. pic.twitter.com/UYDK0f1690
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) March 23, 2025
To learn more about HB 495, visit the Kentucky General Assembly’s website here.
