Relating to prohibiting the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense; providing a criminal penalty.
SB 287 prohibits the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of businesses that provide live nude entertainment to groups of two or more people (defined as "sexually oriented businesses"). This law directly affects owners and operators of such venues, including certain clubs, bars, or restaurants featuring live nude performances. Violating this rule is a criminal offense: a first offense is a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a state jail felony for repeat violations. The bill creates clear penalties for allowing alcohol use or possession at these specific establishments, without impacting other businesses or general alcohol consumption laws.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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