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Republican lawmakers advance bill to restrict 'evil' drag shows in Arizona

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The proposal places drag shows that entertain audiences in a sexually explicit manner under the definition of adult cabaret performances. Such shows would be banned from being held on public property or anywhere a minor could possibly view them. The first violation of the bill’s rules would result in a class 1 misdemeanor for the performer or business hosting them. A second violation is punished with a class 6 felony, which comes with a fine of up to $150,000 and a prison sentence as long as two years.

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Republican lawmakers advance bill to restrict 'evil' drag shows in Arizona

Sen. Anthony Kern's SB 1028 would allow for the arrest of drag performers for a "prurient" performance on public property or in view of minors.

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Arizona Republicans approve bill to criminalize ‘evil’ drag shows

Concerns that a proposal seeking to restrict drag shows could lead to the criminalization of transgender Arizonans were ignored by Republican lawmakers on Thursday, who defended their approval of the bill by equating drag with pedophilia and calling it “evil” that must be stamped out. “I will do everything I can as a senator in this chamber to protect Arizona children from perversion (and) grooming,” said Sen. Anthony Kern, the Glendale Repub…

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Arizona Republicans approve bill to criminalize ‘evil’ drag shows

Concerns that a proposal seeking to restrict drag shows could lead to the criminalization of transgender Arizonans were ignored by Republican lawmakers on Thursday, who defended their approval of the

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Arizona Mirror broke the news in on Friday, February 3, 2023.
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