Nebraska 2023-2024 Regular Session

Nebraska Legislature Bill LB371

Introduced
1/12/23  
Refer
1/17/23  

Caption

Prohibit an individual under nineteen years of age or under twenty-one years of age from being present at a drag show as prescribed

Impact

If enacted, LB371 would have significant implications for state laws concerning age restrictions at public performances. The bill not only seeks to define what constitutes a drag show but also creates legal boundaries around the participation of minors in such events. These changes could lead to a broader re-evaluation of how age regulations are applied to various forms of entertainment in the state, potentially influencing local ordinances as well.

Summary

LB371 aims to prohibit individuals under the age of nineteen or under twenty-one from being present at drag shows. This legislation reflects an ongoing national conversation about the appropriateness of certain types of entertainment for minors, particularly performances that may challenge traditional norms related to gender and sexuality. Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect young people from potentially harmful or inappropriate content that could be showcased during drag performances.

Contention

The discussion regarding LB371 has generated notable points of contention, particularly around the concept of censorship and the rights of performers and event organizers. Opponents of the bill argue that it infringes on artistic expression and parental rights, suggesting that parents should have the authority to decide what is appropriate for their children. This perspective raises broader questions about the role of government in regulating entertainment and the potential political motivations behind such legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NE LB1089

Exempt individuals under nineteen years of age from payment of certain court costs and fees and change provisions of the Nebraska Juvenile Code

NE LB65

Exempt individuals under nineteen years of age from payment of certain court costs and fees and change provisions of the Nebraska Juvenile Code

NE LR164

Interim study to examine to what extent inmates between five and twenty-one years of age, under the care of the Department of Correctional Services, are being provided educational services

NE LB87

Allow persons eighteen years of age to make health care decisions and persons under nineteen years of age in correctional facilities to consent to medical and mental health care

NE LB369

Allow persons eighteen years of age to make health care decisions and persons under nineteen years of age in correctional facilities to consent to medical and mental health care

NE LB31

Require train crews of at least two individuals as prescribed

NE HB1725

Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning increased access to insulin for individuals under the age of 21.Original: Increasing access to insulin for individuals under the age of 21.

NE SB5263

Concerning access to psilocybin services by individuals 21 years of age and older.

NE LB430

Prohibit a multiple procedure payment reduction policy from being applied to physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech-language pathology services as prescribed under the Uniform Credentialing Act

NE HB2217

Concerning authority over individuals found guilty of or accused of criminal offenses that occurred when the individual was under age 18.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.