IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 5575., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to regulation of conversion therapy on minors, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to dangerous therapies.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6124, August 24, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Jalen Anderson, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of the residents of Jackson County, particularly minors, is a fundamental priority for the County Executive and County Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, these measures reflect Jackson County's commitment to proactive governance that prioritizes public safety, and the County's commitment to protecting its diverse citizenry; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause.
Section 5575., of the Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed, and one section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as Section 5575 to read as follows:
[5575. Conversion Therapy of Minors Prohibited.
5575.1 Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated in this subsection:
a. Conversion Therapy or Reparative Therapy means any practice or treatment that seeks to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender or any therapeutic intervention imposed with the intent of promoting a particular sexual orientation and/or gender as a preferred outcome. Conversion Therapy shall not include counseling that provides support and assistance to a person undergoing gender transition, or counseling that provides acceptance, support, and understanding of a person or facilitates a person's coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including sexual orientation-neutral treatment interventions to pre...
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