HB2589

Unlawful exposure; minors; drag show

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Arizona HB2589 criminalizes exposing minors to drag show performances, defining such performances as harmful to minors.

Arizona HB2589 amends the state's obscenity laws by adding a section that makes it a class 4 felony to expose minors to drag show performances. A drag show performance is defined as an in-person show that includes exaggerated gender expressions or exposure of specific anatomical areas or sexual activities. The bill also defines "harmful to minors" according to existing state law. Violators face criminal charges for allowing minors to view, enter, or participate in such performances.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 5–4 · Feb 26
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 27

1:00 PM

Senate Rules

Mar 26

9:00 AM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

History

May 11

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

May 11

Senate

Senate minority caucus: Do pass

Apr 27

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (5-4-0-0)