The Minneapolis City Council holds a second public hearing as it considers an ordinance to repeal the city’s 1988 ban on adult bathhouses. Multiple outlets report that the hearing draws broad support from residents and advocates who argue that the ban is outdated and that it limits consensual sexual activity between adults. Speakers include several LGBTQ+ activists, who say the original ordinance effectively targeted same-sex relationships when it was adopted. According to reports, more than 30 residents testify during the session. The city is weighing changes ahead of a scheduled council vote, which is expected to follow the public hearings. While the outlets focus on support presented at the meeting, the coverage describes the process in which community members make arguments for and against the proposed repeal. The ordinance would remove the restriction on venues where consenting adults can engage in sexual activity, replacing the existing prohibition with whatever regulatory framework the council adopts. The council’s final decision is not reported in the provided summaries.
Minneapolis City Council hears arguments to repeal 1988 adult bathhouse ban
The Minneapolis City Council holds a second public hearing as it considers an ordinance to repeal the city’s 1988 ban on adult bathhouses. Multiple outlets report that the hearing draws broad support...
- Minneapolis City Council holds a public hearing on an ordinance to repeal a 1988 adult bathhouse ban.
- Speakers argue the ban is outdated and restricts consensual activity between adults.
- More than 30 residents testify at the hearing, according to reports.
- LGBTQ+ activists speak in favor of repeal, saying the 1988 ordinance targeted same-sex relationships.
- A city council vote is scheduled after the public hearing process.
The Minneapolis City Council has heard widespread support for repealing a longstanding ban on adult bathhouses. The council heard from more than 30 residents on overturning the 1988 ordinance, which prohibits venues where consenting adults can engage in sexual activity. Several LGBTQ+ activists spoke in favour, saying the ban originally targeted same-sex relationships and people […] The post Minneapolis hears arguments for legalising LGBTQ+ adult bathhouses appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
20 hours agoThe Minneapolis City Council received widespread support for repealing the longstanding ban on venues, such as bathhouses, ahead of an upcoming vote on Wednesday.
23 hours agoMinneapolis City Council heard widespread support for repealing its 1988 adult bathhouse ban during its second public hearing on the ordinance Wednesday.
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