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MT HB675
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Hinkle
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AI Summary
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Creates a private right of action allowing minors (or their parents) and adults who attend drag king or drag queen performances to sue performers, promoters, or conductors of those performances
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Prevailing plaintiffs receive actual damages (psychological, emotional, economic, physical), reasonable attorney fees and costs, plus $5,000 in statutory damages
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Statute of limitations set at 3 years from when the cause of action accrues
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Redefines "drag king" and "drag queen" in Montana Code to emphasize sexual/erotic content, replacing previous definitions focused on "flamboyant or parodic" personas with "glamorous or exaggerated costumes"
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Amends definition of "drag story hour" to describe activities with minors as "sexual activities" rather than "other learning activities"
Legislative Description
Revise laws related to hypersexualized shows
Crimes
Last Action
(H) Died in Process
5/20/2025