Adult oriented performances.
Adult oriented performances. Defines "adult oriented performance". Provides that a governmental entity may not organize or host an adult oriented performance or fund an adult oriented performance using public funds. Requires an adult oriented performance operator to check identification at the entrance to an adult oriented performance to prevent a minor from attending. Allows the attorney general to issue civil investigative demands or bring an action if certain measures are not taken to prevent a minor from attending the adult oriented performance. Establishes a criminal penalty if an individual knowingly and intentionally does the following: (1) Engages or participates in an adult orientated performance on public property or with public funds. (2) Fails to prevent a minor from attending an adult oriented performance.
HB1669 aims to regulate adult-oriented performances by defining what constitutes such performances and prohibiting governmental entities from organizing, hosting, or funding them using public funds. The bill also mandates that operators of adult-oriented performances must verify the identification of attendees to ensure that minors do not attend these events. Furthermore, it allows the attorney general to take legal action against those who fail to comply with these measures. Additionally, the bill establishes criminal penalties for individuals who engage in or participate in adult-oriented performances on public property or with public funds, or fail to prevent minors from attending these performances.
This bill would primarily affect businesses that host adult-oriented performances, the individuals managing these events, and minors who might otherwise gain access to such performances. By setting strict regulations and penalties, the bill seeks to protect minors from exposure to inappropriate content.
As of January 21, 2025, HB1669 has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code for further review. Key actions so far include the bill being coauthored by Representative Davis and authored by Representative Borders, followed by its first reading and referral to the appropriate committee.