Posted on Apr 3, 2023
Jackson County Legislature unanimously passes 'conversion therapy' ban on second try
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The metro's strictest restriction of the scientifically discredited practice comes two weeks after the legislature initially failed to pass the ban by a single vote.
The Jackson County Legislature on Monday unanimously approved a ban on so-called conversion therapy for minors, the scientifically discredited practice that seeks to “convert” children and teens to a heterosexual lifestyle or traditional gender roles.
The approval comes two weeks after the ban failed by a single vote, with three legislators abstaining. Jackson County now has the strictest ban in the Kansas City metro. The legislature also approved spending $4,000 to publicize the ban.
The ban establishes a $500 fine for violations but does not include jail time. The ban also prevents organizations who employ people found practicing so-called conversion therapy from receiving any funding from the county.
The Jackson County Legislature on Monday unanimously approved a ban on so-called conversion therapy for minors, the scientifically discredited practice that seeks to “convert” children and teens to a heterosexual lifestyle or traditional gender roles.
The approval comes two weeks after the ban failed by a single vote, with three legislators abstaining. Jackson County now has the strictest ban in the Kansas City metro. The legislature also approved spending $4,000 to publicize the ban.
The ban establishes a $500 fine for violations but does not include jail time. The ban also prevents organizations who employ people found practicing so-called conversion therapy from receiving any funding from the county.
Jackson County Legislature unanimously passes 'conversion therapy' ban on second try
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."“It’s kind of like, what are we doing?” LGBTQ Commission Chair Justice Horn said. “Why do we need to parade this out and have public testimony on something everyone has agreed is harmful.”
“Kansas City and Independence, there is no process to complain if you’re a victim of conversion therapy,” Abarca said. “Therefore, the time it took to pass those bans to now, there have been zero complaints or convictions, and that is because the process was not worked out.”
After the public hearing, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will vote on the ordinance. If passed, it will move forward to the full Jackson County Legislature for a vote."
..."“It’s kind of like, what are we doing?” LGBTQ Commission Chair Justice Horn said. “Why do we need to parade this out and have public testimony on something everyone has agreed is harmful.”
“Kansas City and Independence, there is no process to complain if you’re a victim of conversion therapy,” Abarca said. “Therefore, the time it took to pass those bans to now, there have been zero complaints or convictions, and that is because the process was not worked out.”
After the public hearing, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will vote on the ordinance. If passed, it will move forward to the full Jackson County Legislature for a vote."
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