Does Long Beach ban conversion therapy?

The municipal code and ordinances index consulted do not show a single, labeled city-wide ordinance text banning conversion therapy; enforcement may rely on local ordinances or state licensing rules. See the municipal code and City Clerk ordinance listings for official texts.

How do I report suspected conversion therapy?

Collect documentation, then contact the City Clerk, City Attorney, or appropriate city department and consider reporting licensed-provider concerns to the relevant California licensing board.

Long Beach Ordinance: Conversion Therapy Protections

Civil Rights and Equity California 4 Minutes Read · published February 08, 2026

Long Beach, California has adopted local policies and follows state law aimed at protecting minors and vulnerable residents from conversion therapy practices. This article summarizes how protections are described in city sources, where to check the municipal code and council ordinances, how to report suspected cases, and what enforcement and appeal paths may look like under Long Beach procedures.

Scope of the Rule

The Long Beach municipal code and city ordinances are the starting points to determine any local prohibition or reporting requirement related to conversion therapy; the city may also rely on state licensing rules for mental health professionals. The official municipal code repository does not publish a distinct ordinance text labeled "conversion therapy" on the pages below, and precise local code section references or penalty tables are not provided on the cited pages.^[1] For enacted ordinance texts and Council actions, check the City Clerk ordinances listings.^[2]

Penalties & Enforcement

Long Beach sources consulted do not provide a specific fine schedule or statutory penalty amounts for conversion therapy in the municipal code pages cited; where the city enforces an ordinance it typically lists fines, administrative orders, or referral to criminal process in the ordinance text. Because a specific fine is not shown on the cited pages, the dollar amounts and escalation steps are not specified on the cited page.^[1]^[2]

Monetary fines: not specified on the cited page.^[1]
Escalation for repeat or continuing offenses: not specified on the cited page.
Non-monetary sanctions: the city may issue cease-and-desist orders, administrative citations, or refer matters to licensing boards or prosecutors; specifics not specified on the cited page.
Enforcer and complaint pathway: enforcement authority and complaint submission details are managed through city departments and the City Clerk; see links to municipal code and ordinances listings for official processes.^[1]^[2]
Appeals and review: appeal routes and time limits are set in ordinance or administrative citation procedures; not specified on the cited page.

Check the ordinance text or Council minutes for exact penalties and time limits.

Applications & Forms

There is no specific city application or complaint form for conversion therapy published on the municipal code or ordinances index pages cited; the City Clerk or City Attorney handling of complaints is the next step and may provide forms or intake instructions on their official complaint pages.^[2]

How enforcement typically works in practice

Initial intake: a complaint is submitted to the City Clerk, City Attorney, or relevant department.
Fact-gathering: staff review evidence and determine whether a local code or state licensing violation may have occurred.
Referral: matters involving licensed providers may be referred to state licensing boards for investigation.
Enforcement action: if a municipal violation is found, the city may issue administrative citations, civil penalties, or pursue judicial remedies depending on the ordinance language.

If you are reporting an ongoing harm to a minor, consider immediate contact with protective services and emergency responders as appropriate.

Common violations and likely outcomes

Providing conversion therapy to a minor contrary to local or state restrictions: potential administrative citation or referral to licensing boards (specific penalties not listed on cited pages).
Advertising or offering conversion therapy services: may trigger enforcement or consumer protection review.
Failure to comply with a city cease-and-desist or administrative order: escalated penalties or court enforcement may apply.

FAQ

Does Long Beach ban conversion therapy?: The municipal code and ordinances index consulted do not show a single, labeled city-wide ordinance text banning conversion therapy; enforcement may rely on local ordinances or state licensing rules. See the municipal code and City Clerk ordinance listings for official texts.^[1]^[2]
How do I report suspected conversion therapy?: Collect documentation, then contact the City Clerk, City Attorney, or appropriate city department and consider reporting licensed-provider concerns to the relevant California licensing board.
Are there forms or fees to file a complaint?: Specific complaint forms or filing fees are not published on the municipal code or ordinances index pages cited; the City Clerk or City Attorney pages provide intake instructions when available.^[2]

How-To

Document the incident: record dates, locations, names, communications, and any written or digital materials.
Preserve evidence: retain messages, advertisements, intake forms, or service records relevant to the alleged practice.
Contact Long Beach city officials: submit the complaint to the City Clerk or City Attorney intake channels and request guidance on city-level enforcement.
Report licensed-provider concerns to the appropriate California licensing board if the person providing services is a licensed professional.

Key Takeaways

Check the municipal code and City Clerk ordinance listings for the authoritative local text about prohibitions and penalties.^[1]^[2]
Report suspected cases to city intake offices and to state licensing boards when a licensed provider is involved.