LC 2434 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Revise laws related to hypersexualized shows

This bill creates a private right of action allowing minors and their parents to sue drag kings or drag queens and their promoters for performances deemed hypersexualized. It defines drag kings and queens using specific language emphasizing sexual energy, eroticism, and provocative performance art, while also redefining related terms like "stripping" and "sexually oriented performance" within existing Montana law. The legislation permits lawsuits for psychological, emotional, and economic harm, with statutory damages of $5,000 and attorney fees available to prevailing plaintiffs. These changes would directly affect performers, promoters, and venues that host drag shows, particularly in public spaces like libraries and schools where such performances may currently occur.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 8, 2024 Last action Feb 21, 2025
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