Missouri Senate Committee Considers Legislation to Ban Adult Cabaret and Drag Performances in Front of Minors
A proposed bill in Missouri aims to ban adult cabaret and drag performances in front of minors, with penalties ranging from a class A misdemeanor for first offenses to a class E felony for repeat offenses. Senator Rick Brattin, who introduced the bill, said it aims to protect children from sexual content and prurient interests.
The ACLU of Missouri has raised concerns about the bill’s broad definition and its potential impact on freedom of expression, particularly for creative and gender expression. The bill’s prohibition on adult cabaret performances in locations viewable by non-adults has sparked debate over its potential reach across the state.
The bill is currently being considered in the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, where Chair Nick Schroer has proposed clarifying its language to differentiate between performances with sexual content and those that do not. Discussions have also touched on what constitutes theatre and appropriate content for public viewing.
As the committee nears a vote on the bill, stakeholders continue to debate its potential impact on creative expression and First Amendment rights.
For more information on this legislation, visit Missourinet’s website.
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