The bill (AB2943), sponsored by Assemblyman Evan Low was previously passed in the spring.
Assemblyman Low said:
"We as legislators have a responsibility to protect Californians from harmful and deceptive practices. All Californians should be celebrated, cherished and loved for who they are."A move that have pastors their numbers from across the state have reportedly traveled to Sacramento this year to vote against the bill, worried it would close church conferences on sexuality, ban Christian books on sex and counseling for those seeking to change their orientation.
Bethel Church pastor Ken Williams, who once considered himself gay said:
"This is taking away choice. This is violating freedom of conscience. This is violating my interpretation of Scripture."
"We're already ready to file a lawsuit." - Another former gay said.California Family Council CEO Jonathan Keller told CBN News that AB2943 ultimately ban LGBT people from being able to freely choose counseling services.
"The saddest thing about this bill is it really does try to limit choices for people in the LGBT community who want to change. On June 12 we hosted a rally at the capitol with dozens of men and women that had either left the gay lifestyle or had left the transgender lifestyle. And they repeatedly, person after person who offered their testimony, talked about the fact that they found hope and healing in Jesus Christ and they found recovery and restoration through books, through seminars, through resources. Sadly, AB2943 closes those doors and tells people that is fraudulent."
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