Alabama House bans drag shows in public schools

April 17, 2025 – MONTGOMERY, AL. – The Alabama House of Representatives banned drag show performances in Alabama public schools. The legislation would protect minor children from being exposed to cross gender activity while at a public school without the consent of the parents.

House Bill 67 (HB 67) is sponsored by House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle).

HB67 defines drag performances as "a performance in which a performer exhibits a sex identity that is different from the sex assigned to the performer at birth using clothing, makeup, or other physical markers."

According to the synopsis, "This bill would prohibit public K-12 schools and public libraries from knowingly presenting or sponsoring drag performances in the presence of a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian. This bill would also prohibit certain state entities from allowing minors to share certain facilities with members of the opposite sex during overnight programs operated or sponsored by the state entity, unless the other individuals are family members of the minor and the minor's parent consents.

The GOP led legislation passed the Alabama House of Representatives on a 76 to 9 vote. The nine "no" votes all came from Democrats.

The legislation is being actively opposed by some in the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community has actively targeted public-school children.

HB67 is now in the Alabama Senate waiting for their consideration; where it has been assigned to the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee.