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MO SB1476

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Nicola

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new offense of "engaging in an adult cabaret performance" when performed on public property or in locations where minors could reasonably view it, punishable as a class A misdemeanor for first offense and class E felony for subsequent offenses

  • Defines "adult cabaret performance" as performances appealing to prurient interest featuring topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, or male/female impersonators providing entertainment, regardless of whether performed for payment

  • Expands definition of "sexually oriented business" to include any business other than an adult cabaret that offers adult cabaret performances, subjecting such businesses to existing regulations on sexually oriented businesses

  • Prohibits billboards or exterior advertising for adult cabarets or sexually oriented businesses within one mile of state highways, with violations constituting a class C misdemeanor per week of continued violation

  • Preempts conflicting local ordinances adopted before August 28, 2026, while allowing political subdivisions to enact future ordinances that conflict with this section

Legislative Description

Establishes provisions relating to adult cabaret performances, including the offense of engaging in an adult cabaret performance

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence2/5/2026

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