Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring strippers to be at least 21 years old —Industry implications

Strip clubs represents a huge industry nationwide with a revenue of $7.7 billion in 2023 (Credit: Unsplash.com/Sam Mar)

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning people under 21 years of age from working as strippers or in any other area of adult entertainment establishments, local outlets reported.

The initiative is part of a broader attempt to fight against human trafficking in the state, the governor said during a signing event in Coral Gables. Adult bookstores, theaters, special cabarets and unlicensed massage establishments also fall under the definition of adult entertainment establishments.