Bill > H3381

This bill, called the "Defense of Children's Innocence Act," introduces several key provisions aimed at restricting drag shows in South Carolina. The legislation defines a drag show as a performance where a performer presents a gender identity different from their assigned birth gender through clothing, makeup, or physical markers, with an emphasis on potentially sexually stimulating content. Under the bill, any business hosting drag shows would be classified as a sexually oriented business and subject to corresponding local ordinances. The bill prohibits minors from attending or viewing drag shows and bars any state agency, political subdivision, or publicly funded entity from using public funds to host or provide such performances. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to make it a felony to allow a minor to view a drag show, with potential penalties including up to ten years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000. The bill provides detailed definitions of sexual content, including specific descriptions of nudity, seminudity, and sexual activities, to establish clear legal parameters for enforcement. The legislation would take effect upon the Governor's approval, representing a significant legal attempt to restrict drag performances in public and publicly funded spaces in South Carolina.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3381&session=126&summary=B