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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
04/13/2023
04/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits governmental entity from issuing permit or otherwise authorizing person to conduct performance in violation of certain provisions; authorizes Division of Hotels & Restaurants of DBPR to fine, suspend, or revoke license of any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment if establishment admits child to adult live performance; provides violation constitutes immediate serious danger to public health, safety, or welfare; authorizes division to impose specified fines for violations; specifies division may revoke or suspend license of person found to be maintaining licensed premises that admits child to adult live performance; prohibits person from knowingly admitting child to adult live performance.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits governmental entities from issuing permits or authorizing performances that violate the new law prohibiting knowingly admitting children to "adult live performances," defined as shows that depict or simulate nudity, sexual conduct, or lewd behavior. The Division of Hotels & Restaurants can fine, suspend, or revoke the licenses of public lodging or food service establishments that admit children to such performances, which are considered an immediate danger to public health and safety. The bill also allows the Division to revoke or suspend liquor licenses for establishments that maintain premises that admit children to these adult performances. Violations of the law prohibiting admission of children to adult live performances are misdemeanors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Randy Fine (R)*,
Doug Bankson (R),
Dean Black (R),
Thomas Leek (R),
Randy Maggard (R),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Spencer Roach (R),
Rick Roth (R),
Tyler Sirois (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
State Administration and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 1438 (Ch. 2023-94) (on 04/18/2023)
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