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.
2025 Regular Session
"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.
History
Date | Action |
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2025-02-17 | Filed for introduction |
2025-02-17 | To Judiciary |
2025-02-17 | Introduced in Senate |
2025-02-17 | To Judiciary |