Entry #12282: Censorship of LGBT issues in Tennessee

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RegionTennessee
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusState-enforced
Start DateApr 1, 2023
End Date(none)
DescriptionTennessee introduced a bill banning "adult show performances" where minors could be present or be able to see.

The wording of the bill describes "dressing as a gender different from the one assigned at birth" as part of a performance to be not suited for minors and thus banned in public spaces.

This not only bans drag shows, but any performance from a trans person in public.
Sourceshttps://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0003&ga=113
https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights?state=TN
Reports (4)
  • Newer law has been passed "This law has been blocked on the basis of discrimination and violating free speech."
  • Other "The ban/bill wasn't allowed to actually go through so currently isn't banned."
  • Other "Law was overturned by supreme courts shortly after as this state law violates Amendment 1 of the Constitution of the United States of America which governs freedom of expression including but not limited to manner of dress "
  • Sources are invalid or broken "Not being allowed to dress as the opposite sex does not prevent someone from being a homosexual, transsexual, or anything of the like. Grow up."

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StatusState-enforced
Start DateApr 1, 2023
End Date(none)
DescriptionTennessee introduced a bill banning "adult show performances" where minors could be present or be able to see. The wording of the bill describes "dressing as a gender different from the one assigned at birth" as part of a performance to be not suited for minors and thus banned in public spaces. This not only bans drag shows, but any performance from a trans person in public.
Sourceshttps://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0003&ga=113 https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights?state=TN