NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — House lawmakers passed another bill targeting drag performers.
The bill requires adult cabaret performers, which includes drag performers, to get a permit before performing for money.
On top of that, the bill prohibits public, private and commercial establishments from letting those under 18 attend a show with adult cabaret entertainment.
There is a law on the books about adult-oriented establishments: including places like adult bookstores, adult cabarets, and more.
This permit is required in places with an adult-oriented establishment board. Nashville has something like that called the Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board.
“Drag has been around for years, so why should we have to have a license to perform? That’s just like telling an artist you have to have this to show your art," entertainer Deshay Ellington said.
The bill heads over to a Senate committee and is on the calendar next week.
