Tennessee Bill Banning Drag Shows on Public Property Advances to House Committee

Police are seen surrounding the Tennessee State Capitol building in Nashville, Tenn., on June 4, 2020. Jason Kempin/Getty Images

The Tennessee House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Jan. 31 voted to advance a bill that would ban drag shows from being conducted on public property where they can be viewed by children.

The committee voted 7–1 to recommend HB 09, meaning it will now advance to the Senate Calendar Committee.