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West Virginia SB507

PERFORMANCEINTRODUCED

Prohibiting drag shows from being performed in front of minors

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit drag shows from being performed in front of minors and to prohibit drags shows in schools and libraries.

Legislative Session

active

2025 Regular Session

Selected quotes

"Adult-oriented business" means an adult arcade, an adult bookstore or video store, an adult cabaret, an adult live entertainment establishment, an adult motion picture theater, an adult theater, a massage establishment that offers adult services, an escort agency, a nude model studio, or a drag performance;

(2) "Drag performance" means a performance: (A) In which one or more performers has a gender identity that is different from the performer's gender assigned at birth using clothing, makeup, or other accessories that are traditionally worn by members of and are meant to exaggerate the gender identity of the performer's opposite sex; (B) Sings, lip-synchs, dances, or otherwise performs before an audience of at least two persons for entertainment, whether performed for payment or not; and (C) That is intended to appeal to the prurient interest.

An adult-oriented business shall not be located or conduct performances: (1) On public property, such as at schools or at libraries; or (2) Where a minor can view what the adult-oriented business is otherwise offering

No state agency that receives state funds shall use such funds to host a drag show.

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History

DateAction
2025-02-17Filed for introduction
2025-02-17To Judiciary
2025-02-17Introduced in Senate
2025-02-17To Judiciary