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SC H3381

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Beach

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Classifies any business hosting drag shows as a "sexually oriented business" subject to local ordinances regulating such establishments

  • Prohibits minors from attending or viewing drag show performances

  • Bans state agencies, political subdivisions, school districts, and any entities receiving public funds from using those funds to host or provide drag shows

  • Defines "drag show" as a performance where a performer exhibits a gender identity different from their assigned gender at birth through clothing, makeup, or physical markers, when intended to provide sexual stimulation or gratification with emphasis on nudity, seminudity, or sexual acts

  • Makes allowing a minor to view a drag show a felony under existing harmful materials laws, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine

Legislative Description

Defense of Children's Innocence Act

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bowers

2/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

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