Charleston, WV passed a bill banning the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth
Charleston, WV banned conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth
The City of Charleston passed a bill to become the first in the state of West Virginia to ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth. Amendments to the law state that it does not apply to clergy members or religious counselors acting in a pastoral capacity. Violators of the law will receive fines of up to $1,000 per day and licensed psychologists will have their licenses revoked.
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Charleston becomes first place in W.Va. to ban conversion therapy | WCHS
The city of Charleston passed a bill that bans conversion therapy in the Capital City. On Monday night, City Council passed the bill, 14-9, to become the first city in West Virginia to take a stance on the matter. The vote came after a lengthy debate that raised a lot of questions. In a packed Charleston City Council chambers, the aisle separated two different views on the same topic of Conversion Therapy.
The City of Charleston has become the first West Virginia city to ban so-called conversion therapy for minors.
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