Sexually oriented performances; prohibit in front of minors.

Plain English Breakdown

Since the bill did not pass, there are no official penalties or enforcement methods established.

Ban on Sexually Oriented Performances Near Minors

This bill requires people who control commercial spaces to prohibit sexually oriented performances when minors are present and sets penalties for violations.

What This Bill Does

• Requires owners or managers of commercial places to stop any sexually oriented shows if there are children under 18 years old nearby.
• Allows the state to fine anyone who breaks this rule up to $10,000 per violation.
• Gives the Attorney General permission to sue someone who violates this law and ask for a court order to stop them.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who own or manage commercial spaces where sexually oriented performances happen.
• Minors under 18 years old and their parents or guardians.

Terms To Know

sexually oriented performance

Any show that would be against the law if someone watched it online, according to the Walker Montgomery Act.

civil penalty

A fine or punishment for breaking a rule set by the government.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.
• It is unclear how this law would be enforced without specific details on penalties or enforcement methods.

Official Summary Text

Sexually oriented performances; prohibit in front of minors.

Current Bill Text

H. B. No. 1686 *HR43/R2167* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/HR43/R2167
PAGE 1 (GT\KP)
ST: Sexually oriented performances; prohibit in
front of minors.
To: Judiciary A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Varner

HOUSE BILL NO. 1686

AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO CONTROLS A COMMERCIAL PREMISES 1
TO PROHIBIT SEXUAL ORIENTED PERFORMANCES IN THE PRESENCE OF 2
MINORS; TO ALLOW CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AUTHORIZE THE 3
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING AN ACTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 5
SECTION 1. (1) A person who controls the premises of a 6
commercial enterprise may not allow sexually oriented performance 7
to be presented on the premises in the presence of an individual 8
younger than eighteen (18) years of age. For purposes of this 9
act, "sexually oriented performance" means any performance that 10
would violate the Walker Montgomery Act if witnessed online 11
(2 )A person who violates this section shall be liable to 12
this state for a civil penalty of not more than Ten Thousand 13
Dollars ($10,000.00) for each violation. 14
(3) The Attorney General may bring an action to (1) recover 15
the civil penalty imposed under this section; or (2) obtain a 16
temporary or permanent injunction to restrain the violation. 17
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 18
and after July 1, 2026. 19