Lawmakers in Mexico City on Friday voted to ban conversion therapy, reports HuffPost.<br /><br />It was part of a small but growing movement to end the practice.<br /><br />Gay Conversion Thearpy consists of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. <br /><br />Mexico City’s proposal does need further approval before taking effect.<br /><br />However, anyone who forces someone to undergo the practice can be punished with up to five years in prison.
