150 turn out at home of gay bar owner Freddie Lutz
Virginia is first Southern state to prohibit discredited practice
Measure approved with Republican support
State Sen. Scott Surovell introduced Senate Bill 245
Laws in nine states, D.C., prohibit controversial practice
Carrico spoke during hearing on conversion therapy ban
Equality Virginia, ACLU of Virginia held press conference
Four states and D.C. ban controversial practice
Ruling described as ‘monumental’
Measure would have prohibited practice against minors
