Kaley Chiles, Petitioner v. Patty Salazar, in Her Official Capacity as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, et al.

The case asked whether Colorado may ban licensed counselors from using "conversion therapy" with minors without violating the First Amendment's Free Speech Clause. The Supreme Court has released its decision in that dispute, but the prompt does not provide the vote breakdown or opinion details.

The ruling affects licensed mental health professionals, state regulators, and families in Colorado and beyond. For example, counselors and licensing boards now must match their conduct and enforcement decisions to whatever rule the Supreme Court announced.

Lower courts, Colorado regulators, and licensed counselors will need to review the Supreme Court's opinion and adjust any ongoing cases, enforcement actions, and compliance policies. Parties affected by the ruling may also return to lower courts if further steps are needed to carry out the decision.

The dispute was whether Colorado can bar licensed counselors from trying to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. The challenger said that ban violates free speech rights.

Licensed counselors, state licensing officials, minors, and parents are most directly affected. The decision also matters to other states with similar professional conduct rules.

Courts and agencies must read the opinion and apply its rule to pending cases and enforcement decisions. Counselors and regulators may need to update policies and training.