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SC S0733

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carlisle Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, school districts, and any entities receiving public funds from using those funds to host or provide drag shows or drag story hours for minors under age 18

  • Bars publicly funded entities from allowing their premises to be used for drag performances attended by minors, even if hosted by private entities

  • Requires cessation of public funding to any institution that violates the prohibition

  • Imposes a $500 civil fine per attendee for violations, payable to the state general fund, plus a mandatory public reprimand of the offending institution and its chief executive officer issued by the Attorney General

  • Allows parents or legal guardians of minors to file private lawsuits against violating institutions seeking compensatory damages, injunctive relief, or declaratory relief

Legislative Description

Children

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/10/2025

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