On August 21, 2025, Hays city staff were asked to research and making recommendations regarding implementation of an Ordinance requiring SafeBar Alliance and Bystander Training as part of future liquor license renewals. The direction to explore implementing an Ordinance aimed to prevent alcohol-facilitated sexual violence, like the program required by Lawrence’s 2020 Ordinance 9566, followed a half-hour presentation to the Hays City Commission Work Session from representatives of Jana’s Campaign and Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services.
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