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This bill seeks to prohibit drag performances in front of or accessible to minors in West Virginia by defining drag performances as entertainment where performers dress as the opposite gender in an exaggerated manner and intend to appeal to prurient (sexually provocative) interests. Specifically, the bill establishes that adult-oriented businesses, which now include drag performances, cannot be located or conduct performances on public property like schools or libraries, or in any location where minors could view the performance. The bill defines a minor as an individual under 18 years old and includes a provision that no state agency receiving state funds may use those funds to host a drag show. The legislation amends existing state law about obscene materials and adds new restrictions on drag performances, effectively banning such shows from spaces where minors might be present and preventing state funding from supporting these events. This bill appears to be part of a broader legislative trend addressing drag performances and their potential impact on children.

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