Ohio House Republicans want to ban drag queens from library story hours and other children’s events, classifying the appearances as “adult cabaret performances” that are harmful or obscene to children.
Maria Bruno, Equality Ohio’s public policy director, believes HB 245 prioritizes censorship over safety.
The primary sponsors of the bill are GOP state Reps. Angela King of Mercer County and Josh Williams of the Toledo area. Another 41 representatives, and a majority of Republicans in the House, are co-sponsors. “We’re not targeting any individual performers,” Williams said. “We’re targeting all types of entertainment that would be classified as harmful to minors or obscene.”
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