TN GOP files bill to ban drag shows that are ‘sexual in nature’ in public spaces, around kids

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson filed legislation Tuesday that would ban some drag performances in public and or in front of children. If passed, it would charge repeat offenders with a felony.

“I filed legislation to ban any type of drag show that is sexual in nature from being performed on public or private property where kids will be around to see it,” Johnson explained.

Members of the Tennessee LGBTQ community say this bill is the latest in a series of attacks from the General Assembly against them.

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