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MS SB2719

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Neil Whaley

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits "adult performances" on public property or in any location where minors could view them, with adult performances defined to include topless dancers, strippers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, male or female impersonators, and performers depicting sexual activities or nudity

  • Bars state agencies and political subdivisions from exhibiting or funding adult performances with public funds

  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing individuals exposed to prohibited performances, or parents of exposed minors, to sue organizers, hosts, property owners, and funders for injunctive relief, economic and noneconomic damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees

  • Eliminates sovereign immunity as a defense in lawsuits under this act and prevents any fault from being allocated to plaintiffs in damage calculations

  • Preempts all conflicting local ordinances and prevents political subdivisions from enacting future regulations that conflict with this section

Legislative Description

Adult performances; prohibit in a location where minors could view, create cause of action.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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