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Relating to minors present at drag shows, and providing penalties
Topics:K–12 education
Same legislation: HF 891
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2025
- Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2025
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 891 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 891 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
_____ the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill relates to minors present at drag shows. The bill provides that no minor shall be present at or view a drag show, defined in the bill, at a place of business. A person over years of age who knowingly brings a minor to a drag show at a place of business shall be guilty of a class “D” felony, punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245. A place of business that allows a minor to be present at or view a drag show hosted by the place of business shall be fined $10,000 per minor for each violation of the bill.
Read the full explanation
An owner, manager, or person who exercises direct control over a place of business who knowingly allows a minor to be present at or view a drag show hosted by the place of business shall be guilty of a class “D” felony. The bill provides that no state agency or public entity that receives state funds shall use such funds to host a drag show. A state agency or public entity committing a violation shall be fined $10,000 per minor for each violation. The bill provides that a parent or legal guardian of a minor may institute a civil action for damages in the amount of not less than $10,000 and up to $50,000 for each violation of the bill, and shall be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney fees if the parent or legal guardian is the prevailing party. For purposes of Code chapter 728 (obscenity), “place of business” is defined as the premises of a business required to obtain a sales or use tax permit pursuant to Code chapter 423, the premises of a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization, and the premises of an establishment which is open to the public at large or where entrance is limited by a cover charge or membership requirement; and “minor” is defined as any person under the age of 18.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
House subcommittee
Named February 11, 2025. On February 18, 2025 it recommended passage.
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Fiscal note
House File 891 creates a new criminal offense, and the fiscal impact is unknown. Figure 2 shows the average State cost per offense for a serious misdemeanor and aggravated misdemeanor. The estimated impact to the General Fund includes operating costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the Department of Corrections (DOC).
- Obscenity, Exposure of Minors to Obscene Performances · March 17, 2025
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Iowa Code it changes
Creates§728.5A
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Lobbying
7 for · 14 against · 5 undecided · Who →
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Tried before
This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.
- SF 348 Relating to minors present at drag shows, and providing penalties90th General Assembly · In committee · same titleCleared committee
- SF 2176 Relating to obscenity, including the exposure of a minor to an obscene performance and adm…90th General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage · very similarCleared committee
Similar bills this General Assembly
- HF 51 Relating to obscenity, including the exposure of a minor to an obscene performance and adm…91st General Assembly · In committeeVery similar
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