Mississippi HB1686: Sexually oriented performances; prohibit in front of minors.

What the bill says

An act to require a person who controls a commercial premises to prohibit sexual oriented performances in the presence of minors; to allow civil penalties for violation; to authorize the attorney general to bring an action; and for related purposes.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO CONTROLS A COMMERCIAL PREMISES TO PROHIBIT SEXUAL ORIENTED PERFORMANCES IN THE PRESENCE OF MINORS; TO ALLOW CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING AN ACTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. (1) A person who controls the premises of a commercial enterprise may not allow sexually oriented performance to be presented on the premises in the presence of an individual younger than eighteen (18) years of age. For purposes of this act, "sexually oriented performance" means any performance that would violate the Walker Montgomery Act if witnessed online (2 )A person who violates this section shall be liable to this state for a civil penalty of not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for each violation. (3) The Attorney General may bring an action to (1) recover the civil penalty imposed under this section; or (2) obtain a temporary or permanent injunction to restrain the violation. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2026. *HR43/R2167* H. B. No. 1686 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR43/R2167 prohibit in PAGE 1 (GT\KP) front of minors.

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Sponsors

• Varner, Lance (R, 62) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: Died In Committee
2. January 19, 2026: Referred To Judiciary A

Common questions

What is HB1686?

HB1686 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Sexually oriented performances; prohibit in front of minors.

What does HB1686 do?

In its own words: An act to require a person who controls a commercial premises to prohibit sexual oriented performances in the presence of minors; to allow civil penalties for violation; to authorize the attorney general to bring an action; and for related purposes.

What is the status of HB1686?

Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1686?

Varner, Lance (R, 62).

Where is the official record for HB1686?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1686.xml