Prohibiting drag shows from being performed in front of minors

Senate Bill 47 prohibits drag performances in public spaces where minors could attend, specifically banning them in schools, libraries, and other public properties. The bill defines "drag performance" as entertainment involving performers using clothing/makeup to exaggerate gender identity for prurient appeal, intended for audiences of at least two people. It prohibits adult-oriented businesses (including drag shows) from operating in locations accessible to minors and bans state funding for drag shows hosted by state agencies. The law directly affects venues like schools and libraries, as well as event organizers seeking state support. This bill amends West Virginia’s obscenity laws to add these specific restrictions.