The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a similar ban in Colorado does not infringe on the free speech protections of the First Amendment. This ruling could limit Washington's ability to enforce its ban on conversion therapy, despite leading medical associations stating the practice is ineffective and harmful to LGBTQ people. The state's law from 2018 allows for the state to discipline or revoke the licenses of health care professionals who perform conversion therapy on minors. The Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the case requires higher scrutiny.