Montana Bans Drag Performer Readings <br />to Kids in Libraries and Schools.<br />The bill officially makes Montana the first state to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in libraries and public schools. .<br />A spokesperson for governor Greg Gianforte said he signed the bill because he “believes it’s wildly inappropriate for little kids,…”.<br />“... especially preschoolers and kids <br />in elementary school, to be exposed to sexualized content.”.<br />According to The Associated Press, this bill is unique as it does not require a sexual element for the performance to be banned.<br />In Florida and Tennesse, their efforts to ban drag readings require the performance to be sexual in nature. .<br />In Florida and Tennesse, their efforts to ban drag readings require the performance to be sexual in nature. .<br />House Bill 359 immediately <br />took effect after it was signed. .<br />Its original goal was to ban minors from attending all drag shows. .<br />It was later ammened to block minors from attending obscene of sexually oriented performances on public property. .<br />AP reports that it is not known <br />how often drag readings are held in Montana libraries and schools.
