Massachusetts House Set To Vote on Conversion Therapy Ban Wednesday

Massachusetts House Set To Vote on Conversion Therapy Ban Wednesday

The Massachusetts House of Representatives expects to vote on a bill that would ban conversion therapy for minors on Wednesday.

The House bill would threaten therapists with losing their license if they try techniques designed to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of children 17 and younger.

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Ban Tackle Football? Some Massachusetts Legislators Want To Make It Illegal Before Seventh Grade

Matthew McDonald

Pop Warner football might become a thing of the past in the state if some Massachusetts legislators succeed in banning tackling in youth football before seventh grade.

Massachusetts H. 2007 states:  "No child in grade seven or under shall play, practice, or otherwise participate in organized tackle football …"

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