Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas promises new conversion therapy ban amid ongoing fallout

Mayor Lucas proposes new ordinance against conversion therapy practices in Kansas City

Following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could threaten conversion therapy bans across the country, Kansas City leaders have proposed a new ordinance aimed at restricting "dangerous" and "life-threatening" therapeutic practices -- particularly for local LGBTQ+ communities.

Kansas City leaders introduce revised conversion therapy ban after court ruling

Violations would result in fines of $1,000 per incident and could lead to suspension or revocation of business licenses.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas promises new conversion therapy ban amid ongoing fallout

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is promising a replacement ordinance for the conversion therapy ban the City Council recently repealed. Lucas, in a virtual town hall on Sunday, said that new proposed legislation could be made…

KC Mayor Q & Council Double Down On Conversion Therapy Ban

To start, we notice activist Justice Horn making a relevant point after he helped to launch a protest that sought to ban officials from upcoming Pride month festivities . . . "The Mayor argued that the conversion therapy ban had to be abolished—now he’s celebrating its return. But let’s be honest: without the backlash, petition, and public pressure, this issue would have been swept under the rug. 🧹"  From the opposite side . . .We talked about …