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Illinois enacts gay conversion therapy ban for young people
By SOPHIA TAREEN
Aug. 20, 2015 9:15 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday signed legislation banning therapists from trying to change a young person's sexuality.
Under the new law, those under 18 years old can get counseling to discuss concerns or thoughts about their sexuality, but professionals licenses by the state may not try to change the minor's orientation.
"These so-called 'therapies' treat homosexuality as a disease," Evanston Democratic Sen. Daniel Biss said in a statement after Rauner signed the bill Biss sponsored with state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago Democrat. "They're out of date and can be deeply destructive to youth. Outlawing these practices is a small step in our pursuit for LGBT rights, but it's an extremely important step in protecting young people in Illinois."
Backers of the measure were unsure how Rauner, a first-term Republican who has kept his stance on several social issues private, would act. Rauner has refused to discuss his views on same-sex marriage.
After announcing the bill's signing, spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said Rauner has no social agenda and believes the measure protects the children's interests.
Yo, one thing you don`t do in politics? Is kiss another Parties Ass, I mean a Socialist Ass!!!
"GTP"
By SOPHIA TAREEN
Aug. 20, 2015 9:15 PM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday signed legislation banning therapists from trying to change a young person's sexuality.
Under the new law, those under 18 years old can get counseling to discuss concerns or thoughts about their sexuality, but professionals licenses by the state may not try to change the minor's orientation.
"These so-called 'therapies' treat homosexuality as a disease," Evanston Democratic Sen. Daniel Biss said in a statement after Rauner signed the bill Biss sponsored with state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago Democrat. "They're out of date and can be deeply destructive to youth. Outlawing these practices is a small step in our pursuit for LGBT rights, but it's an extremely important step in protecting young people in Illinois."
Backers of the measure were unsure how Rauner, a first-term Republican who has kept his stance on several social issues private, would act. Rauner has refused to discuss his views on same-sex marriage.
After announcing the bill's signing, spokeswoman Catherine Kelly said Rauner has no social agenda and believes the measure protects the children's interests.
Yo, one thing you don`t do in politics? Is kiss another Parties Ass, I mean a Socialist Ass!!!
"GTP"
