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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher and Alex Woodward

Bill banning drag shows from public property advances in Tennessee

AP

A bill banning “adult-oriented” entertainment from public properties was passed by Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives on 23 February in a bid to target drag performances in the state.

The bill – which also restricts so-called “adult-oriented” entertainment to venues for people ages 18 and older – will now head back to the state senate for another vote before it is expected to progress to the desk of Governor Bill Lee.

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