Kansas City Proposes New Ban on Conversion Therapy Amid Controversy
KC leaders unveil new plan to ban conversion therapy after backlash
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Kansas City leaders, including Mayor Quinton Lucas, have proposed a new ordinance to ban conversion therapy, following backlash from the repeal of the previous ban. The new legislation aims to prohibit harmful therapeutic practices and includes fines for violations. The City Council is set to review the proposal later this month.
- 01The proposed ordinance aims to replace the recently repealed ban on conversion therapy in Kansas City.
- 02It prohibits 'dangerous and life-threatening therapeutic practices' without specifically naming conversion therapy.
- 03Violators of the new ordinance could face $1,000 fines and potential suspension of business licenses.
- 04The ordinance is designed to comply with Missouri laws and withstand legal challenges, following a Supreme Court ruling affecting similar bans.
- 05Councilmember Johnathan Duncan expressed regret over the repeal and emphasized the importance of community input in the new legislation.
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Kansas City is set to consider a new ban on conversion therapy, introduced by Mayor Quinton Lucas and 6th District Councilmember Johnathan Duncan. This proposal follows backlash over the repeal of the original ban, which was deemed unenforceable due to recent legal challenges. The new ordinance aims to prohibit harmful therapeutic practices that can lead to severe mental health issues, particularly among LGBTQ youth. Unlike the previous legislation, it does not explicitly mention conversion therapy but focuses on banning dangerous practices for compensation. The proposed penalties include $1,000 fines for violations and the potential revocation of business licenses. Lucas stated that this new measure would establish Kansas City as having the strongest municipal protections against such discredited practices. The City Council is expected to review the proposal later this month, amid ongoing discussions about accountability and community involvement in shaping the legislation.
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The proposed ban aims to protect LGBTQ youth from harmful practices, addressing mental health issues linked to conversion therapy.
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