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HSB 158
Overview: HSB 158, A bill for an act relating to minors present at drag shows, and providing penalties, has been approved by committee and renumbered as HF 891.Purpose and Intent:
Overview: HSB 158, A bill for an act relating to minors present at drag shows, and providing penalties, has been approved by committee and renumbered as HF 891.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to prohibit minors from attending or participating in drag shows. The stated intent is to protect children from exposure to sexually explicit or inappropriate content.
Key Provisions:
- Defines "drag show" as a performance in which a person exhibits a gender identity that is different from the person's gender assigned at birth using clothing, makeup, or other physical markers
- Prohibits minors from attending or participating in drag shows
- Imposes penalties, including fines and license revocation, on businesses or individuals who allow minors to attend or participate in drag shows
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly impact businesses and organizations that host drag shows, as well as parents and guardians of minors. It could limit access to drag performances for both minors and the general public.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been approved by committee and renumbered as HF 891. It will now proceed to the next stage of the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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