Does Coral Springs have a law banning conversion therapy?

As of the cited municipal code publication, an explicit Coral Springs city ordinance banning conversion therapy could not be located on the city's published municipal code pages; county or state rules may apply instead.

Who enforces discrimination or unlawful practices related to LGBTQ issues?

Municipal Code Compliance and Licensing handle city-code violations; Broward County Human Rights Board handles county-level discrimination complaints; state agencies may have jurisdiction for licensed health-care providers.

How do I file a complaint?

Collect documentation, file with Coral Springs Code Compliance or Licensing, and if applicable, also file with Broward County Human Rights or relevant state regulator.

Coral Springs LGBTQ Protections & Conversion Therapy

Civil Rights and Equity Florida 3 Minutes Read · published February 21, 2026

Coral Springs, Florida recognizes nondiscrimination principles in various municipal processes and coordinates with county and state agencies on civil-rights matters. This guide summarizes what is publicly recorded in Coral Springs municipal sources about LGBTQ protections and the presence or absence of a local ban on conversion therapy, explains enforcement pathways, shows how to report concerns, and lists official resources for residents and providers.

Scope and Local Law

Local municipal law covers areas like employment by the city, public accommodations on city property, and licensing rules; explicit city-level language specifically banning conversion therapy for minors or adults is not evident in the Coral Springs municipal code as published by the city-code publisher cited below^[1]. Where municipal code is silent, residents may rely on county-level human-rights protections or state law, depending on the issue and venue^[2].

City code and county rules may apply differently to private practitioners versus licensed facilities.

Penalties & Enforcement

Coral Springs municipal sources do not show a city ordinance that sets specific fines or criminal penalties for conversion therapy practices; therefore exact fine amounts or escalation steps are not specified on the cited page(s). Where a municipal ordinance does apply, the municipal code or ordinance text typically sets fines, continuing penalties, and remediation steps; if a local prohibition is adopted it would identify fine amounts and enforcement procedures in the ordinance language (not specified on the cited page). The primary enforcement channels for local code violations in Coral Springs are the City's code compliance and licensing offices, and alleged civil-rights complaints may be referred to county human-rights authorities or to state agencies depending on jurisdiction and subject matter.

If you believe a provider is using prohibited practices, document dates and communications before filing a complaint.

Enforcer: City Code Compliance and Licensing divisions; for matters on public accommodations, the complaint may go to county human-rights authorities or relevant state offices.
Fines/penalties: not specified on the cited page.
Escalation: not specified on the cited page.
Complaint intake: written complaint to code compliance; criminal concerns referred to law enforcement.
Records and evidence: keep written records, receipts, contracts, correspondence, and witness details for any complaint or administrative review.

Applications & Forms

No dedicated Coral Springs city form specifically for reporting conversion therapy was located on the cited municipal-code pages; standard code-compliance or complaint intake forms are used for general complaints and can be obtained from the city's Code Compliance or Licensing offices (see Resources).

Action steps for residents

Document incidents with dates, provider names, locations, and any written materials or receipts.
Submit a written complaint to Coral Springs Code Compliance or Licensing; if matter involves discrimination in employment or public accommodation, also contact Broward County Human Rights.
If immediate safety or abuse is suspected, contact law enforcement or child-protective services before or in addition to filing municipal complaints.

FAQ

Does Coral Springs have a law banning conversion therapy?: As of the cited municipal code publication, an explicit Coral Springs city ordinance banning conversion therapy could not be located on the city's published municipal code pages; county or state rules may apply instead.^[1]
Who enforces discrimination or unlawful practices related to LGBTQ issues?: Municipal Code Compliance and Licensing handle city-code violations; Broward County Human Rights Board handles county-level discrimination complaints; state agencies may have jurisdiction for licensed health-care providers.^[2]
How do I file a complaint?: Collect documentation, file with Coral Springs Code Compliance or Licensing, and if applicable, also file with Broward County Human Rights or relevant state regulator. See Resources for contact links.

How-To

Gather evidence: dates, communications, contracts, billing records, and witness names.
Contact Coral Springs Code Compliance or Licensing to ask about the correct complaint form and submission method.
File a written complaint with Code Compliance and, where appropriate, with Broward County Human Rights or the relevant state licensing board.
Follow up in writing, keep copies, and request confirmation of receipt and case number for appeals or further action.

Key Takeaways

Coral Springs municipal code as published does not explicitly show a conversion therapy ban; check county and state options.
If you need to report, start with city Code Compliance and consider county human-rights complaint channels.