HOUSE BILL 245


Summary of House Bill 245

​​​DESCRIPTION​
Defines "adult cabaret performance" as
performers or entertainers expressing a gender identity different than their gender assigned at birth using clothing, makeup, prosthetics, or other markers;
Claims "adult cabaret performance" is harmful to juveniles or obscene;
Restricts "adult cabaret performance" to adult cabaret locations only

​TARGETS
Transgender, Gender-Diverse,
​Gender Non-Conforming Individuals and Community
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PRIMARY SPONSOR(S)
Rep. Angela King & Rep. Josh Williams

​COMMITTEE
House Criminal Justice Committee

INTRODUCED 
July 17, 2023

 HEARINGS
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BILL
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Amendments

What does House Bill 245 do?

Bans drag shows and expressions of transgender, gender-diverse, and gender nonconforming identities
with clothing, makeup, prosthetics, and other physical markers.
Prohibits adult cabaret performances in locations other than adult cabarets

Defines "adult cabaret performance" as a performance that:
  • Is in a location other than an adult cabaret that is harmful to juveniles or obscene
  • Features topless dancers; go-go dancers; exotic dancers; strippers; performers or entertainers who exhibit a gender identity that is different from the performer's or entertainer's gender assigned at birth using clothing, makeup, prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts, or other physical markers; or other similar performers or entertainers who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest, regardless of whether or not the performance is for consideration.​

Penalties for Violations:
  • Obscene performances in the presence of minors under 13 will be a 4th degree felony
  • Obscene performances will be a 5th degree felony 
  • Performances in the presence of minors under 18 will be a 1st degree misdemeanor 

Testimony

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​​HOW TO SUBMIT TESTIMONY

STEP 1:
PREPARE YOUR TESTIMONY
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STEP 2:
EMAIL TESTIMONY DOCUMENTS TO COMMITTEE
Email a PDF of your testimony & this completed Witness Slip to TBD

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You must submit your testimony 24 hours ahead of the scheduled hearing.
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STEP 3:
ARRIVE EARLY FOR IN-PERSON TESTIMONY
Arrive at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled hearing 
There is convenient parking in the Statehouse Parking Garage