HB 2589 — unlawful exposure; minors; drag show
Last action — DPA
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
32 added · 45 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to House Bill 2589 broaden its focus from specifically targeting drag shows to including all adult-oriented performances. This means that the bill now makes it illegal for a person to allow minors to view any performance that appeals to sexual interests or depicts sexual activities, not just drag shows. This change is significant because it addresses concerns about minors' exposure to various adult content in performances, promoting wider protections for children regardless of the performance type.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
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A PERSON COMMITS UNLAWFUL EXPOSURE TO AN ADULT ORIENTED PERFORMANCE BY INTENTIONALLY DOING ANY OF THE FOLLOWINGFOLLOWING: [IN OR ON A PUBLIC PROPERTY]:
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION[,]SECTION: [:
1.]1. "ADULT ORIENTED PERFORMANCE" MEANS AN IN-PERSON SHOW OR PERFORMANCE THAT [BOTH]:
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/25/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Judiciary and Elections View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Kolodin - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Michael Way · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 22 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Michael Way Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 31 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 37% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Nay |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Nay |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Nay |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican | Not Voting |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Not Voting |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2589?
- HB 2589 is sponsored by Michael Way (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2589?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2589?
- Track HB 2589 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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