H3381

Defense of Children's Innocence Act

Introduced·1/14/25

Defense of Children's Innocence Act classifies businesses hosting drag shows as sexually oriented and bans minors from attending.

The Defense of Children's Innocence Act amends South Carolina law to classify any business hosting drag shows as a sexually oriented business, subjecting it to local ordinances. It prohibits minors from attending or viewing drag shows, defining a drag show as a performance intended to provide sexual stimulation or gratification. The act also bans state agencies, political subdivisions, and entities supported by public funds from using public money to host or provide drag shows. Violators face felony charges, imprisonment, and fines.

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History

Feb 6, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bowers

Feb 5, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 28, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell, Rankin, Long, Oremus, Gibson, Burns, Edgerton