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This bill introduces new legal restrictions targeting certain types of performances involving drag performers, particularly those involving minors. The legislation defines several key terms, including "adult cabaret performance" as a performance featuring topless dancers, exotic dancers, drag performers, or similar entertainers in a way that could be considered "harmful to minors," and "drag performer" as an individual who adopts an exaggerated gender-based performance persona. The bill makes it a felony to engage in, organize, or authorize an adult cabaret performance that could be viewed by minors, with potential penalties including one to five years in prison and fines between $5,000 and $20,000. Additionally, it establishes a misdemeanor offense for organizing a "story hour" hosted by a drag performer for minors, with potential penalties of up to one year in county jail and fines between $500 and $1,000. The legislation also includes a preemption provision that supersedes any conflicting local ordinances or regulations, and it contains an emergency clause indicating the law will take effect immediately upon passage. The bill appears to be aimed at restricting drag performances in public spaces or locations accessible to children.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb550&Session=2600