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| Region | Wisconsin |
| Issue | Conversion therapy |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | An extensive list of jurisdictions passing ordinances and measures which prohibit the practice of conversion therapy have passed in Wisconsin. In brief this list includes the 14 communities of: Appleton, Cudahy, Eau Claire, Glendale, Kenosha, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Shorewood, Sun Prairie, Superior and West Allis. Each jurisdiction maintains different variations in fines and applicability to minors and licensed professionals. On June 1, 2021, Wisconsin governor signed an executive order prohibiting state and federal funds being used for conversion therapy which aims to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. State law supersedes local laws and the ban is at risk of being rendered defunct if state legislatures were to nullify the legitimacy of the scope of these laws. A battle against conversion therapy is currently pending in the Supreme Court and it is likely to be ruled on this term with Wisconsin being the origin state of the challenge. |
| Sources | https://www.christianpost.com/news/wisconsin-bans-state-funding-of-gay-conversion-therapy-for-minors.html https://evers.wi.gov/Documents/EO/EO122-Conversion%20Therapy.pdf https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Conversion-Therapy-Ban https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-conversion-therapy-supreme-court-5417fcaf451d31730a65a7387117b32e |
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edited by PersianArchitecture. Updated to show the local laws that are available
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0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
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| Value | Banned | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | Banned | Varies by Region |
| Description | On June 1, 2021, Wisconsin governor signed an executive order prohibiting state and federal funds being used for conversion therapy which aims to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. Cities like Milwaukee and Lacrosse also have a complete ban on conversion therapy. | An extensive list of jurisdictions passing ordinances and measures which prohibit the practice of conversion therapy have passed in Wisconsin. In brief this list includes the 14 communities of: Appleton, Cudahy, Eau Claire, Glendale, Kenosha, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Shorewood, Sun Prairie, Superior and West Allis. Each jurisdiction maintains different variations in fines and applicability to minors and licensed professionals. On June 1, 2021, Wisconsin governor signed an executive order prohibiting state and federal funds being used for conversion therapy which aims to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. State law supersedes local laws and the ban is at risk of being rendered defunct if state legislatures were to nullify the legitimacy of the scope of these laws. A battle against conversion therapy is currently pending in the Supreme Court and it is likely to be ruled on this term with Wisconsin being the origin state of the challenge. |
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| Sources | https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/gov-evers-kicks-off-pride-month-with-lgbtq-flag-executive-orders/ https://www.advocate.com/politics/2021/6/01/wisconsin-governor-stands-against-conversion-therapy-trans-youth http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-the-facts-about-conversion-therapy/ http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy | https://www.christianpost.com/news/wisconsin-bans-state-funding-of-gay-conversion-therapy-for-minors.html https://evers.wi.gov/Documents/EO/EO122-Conversion%20Therapy.pdf https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Conversion-Therapy-Ban https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-conversion-therapy-supreme-court-5417fcaf451d31730a65a7387117b32e |
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edited by Notdog1996
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Banned |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Banned |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Description | Conversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it. Though it's not actually ambiguous (It is in fact legal), this is the best indicator of the available options. | On June 1, 2021, Wisconsin governor signed an executive order prohibiting state and federal funds being used for conversion therapy which aims to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. Cities like Milwaukee and Lacrosse also have a complete ban on conversion therapy. |
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| Sources | http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-laws-legislation-by-state/ http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-the-facts-about-conversion-therapy/ http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy | https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/gov-evers-kicks-off-pride-month-with-lgbtq-flag-executive-orders/ https://www.advocate.com/politics/2021/6/01/wisconsin-governor-stands-against-conversion-therapy-trans-youth http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-the-facts-about-conversion-therapy/ http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy |
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| Original entry | |
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| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Conversion Therapy is currently legal. No law currently bans it, despite organizations such as the American Psychological Association denouncing it. Though it's not actually ambiguous (It is in fact legal), this is the best indicator of the available options. |
| Sources | http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-laws-legislation-by-state/ http://www.nclrights.org/bornperfect-the-facts-about-conversion-therapy/ http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy |
Reports (1)
- Note field is incorrect "Milwaukee, Madison and Milwaukee all have bans on conversion therapy.
https://www.wpr.org/eau-claire-becomes-third-wisconsin-city-ban-conversion-therapy"