Legislators in Ohio’s House of Representatives have passed a controversial bill targeting drag performances in locations where children may be present. The proposed legislation would not completely prohibit all drag shows, but would specifically restrict those taking place in venues accessible to minors.
The measure received no support from Democratic representatives, with every Democratic state senator casting votes in opposition to the proposal. The bill has now advanced to Ohio’s Senate for further consideration.
Republican lawmakers backing the proposal argue that the legislation serves multiple purposes beyond regulating drag performances. “It also establishes clearer legal standards to help maintain privacy and safety in spaces designated for biological females,” supporters of the bill stated.
