The Arkansas senators voted to pass a bill that classified drag shows as “adult-oriented” under state law. The bill, which was passed on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, was meant to outlaw such performances on public property or anywhere a minor can view them. Furthermore, the bill classifies drag shows in the same way as strip clubs and adult theaters.Many members of the board were against the bill as they were of the belief that it would discriminate against the LGBTQIA+ community. Several netizens also slammed the restrictions, as one social media user took to Twitter and said:“It was never about children.”Social media users did not seem to like the idea behind the bill as many posted in opposition of the same. (Image via Twitter)The bill passed on a 29-6 party-line vote, where six senators opposed the bill.“Obscenity laws are back”: Social media users slam bill that classifies drag shows as “adult-oriented”While the majority of the board agreed to pass the bill, a handful of senators opposed it, as they felt it would single out certain groups of people. Similarly, social media users also did not seem to agree with the bill, as many slammed the idea of the restrictions. One netizen took to Twitter and said:“It could also ban all trans people performing, doing karaoke, making a dirty joke, and more. It’s a bill people said 'had no chance of passing.' I hope it doesn’t. Obscenity laws are back.”Erin Reed@ErinInTheMornI’m 20 minutes, Arkansas Senate may pass a drag ban that puts drag in strip clubs only.It could also ban all trans people performing, doing karaoke, making a dirty joke, and more.It’s a bill people said “had no chance of passing”I hope it doesn’t. Obscenity laws are back.3028749I’m 20 minutes, Arkansas Senate may pass a drag ban that puts drag in strip clubs only.It could also ban all trans people performing, doing karaoke, making a dirty joke, and more.It’s a bill people said “had no chance of passing”I hope it doesn’t. Obscenity laws are back. https://t.co/drUQ0waFAiCorey McConnaughy 🇺🇦@coreymactorThe goal of Arkansas SB43 is to exile trans people and drag performers. Anti-#LGBT legislation was never about "protecting the children," but driving us back into the closet and to suicide. We need more people to rally behind us and fight for our civil rights.115The goal of Arkansas SB43 is to exile trans people and drag performers. Anti-#LGBT legislation was never about "protecting the children," but driving us back into the closet and to suicide. We need more people to rally behind us and fight for our civil rights.Erin Reed@ErinInTheMornArkansas committee on City, County, and Local Affairs just unanimously passed a drag ban that bans "singing, dancing, or performing" while "exhibiting a gender identity other than assigned at birth" for "prurient interest."This bill could ban all trans people from performing.3250957Arkansas committee on City, County, and Local Affairs just unanimously passed a drag ban that bans "singing, dancing, or performing" while "exhibiting a gender identity other than assigned at birth" for "prurient interest."This bill could ban all trans people from performing. https://t.co/lkSvb3ZGvPMs Trix🍄@MsTrixhdThe first anti trans/drag ban just passed in arkansas. We are being banned from society.. please spread awareness or something, im losing my rights… please.. im honestly scared rn please twitter.com/erininthemorn/…Erin Reed@ErinInTheMornThe first anti-trans drag ban has just passed the Arkansas Senate.29-6.Terrifying.1810The first anti-trans drag ban has just passed the Arkansas Senate.29-6.Terrifying. https://t.co/nLLLRd2rNgThe first anti trans/drag ban just passed in arkansas. We are being banned from society.. please spread awareness or something, im losing my rights… please.. im honestly scared rn please twitter.com/erininthemorn/…Allison Chapman 🏳️‍⚧️@AlliRaine22This is in regards to the drag ban that just passed the Senate in Arkansas. I don’t want to hear again that the target of these bills is drag story hours. That’s not the target. That’s not the goal. They are intentionally trying to remove queer people from the public. twitter.com/erininthemorn/…Erin Reed@ErinInTheMorn"will it apply to a gay pride parade? Probably so."7547"will it apply to a gay pride parade? Probably so."This is in regards to the drag ban that just passed the Senate in Arkansas. I don’t want to hear again that the target of these bills is drag story hours. That’s not the target. That’s not the goal. They are intentionally trying to remove queer people from the public. twitter.com/erininthemorn/…Tim Miller@TimodcArkansas bill would ban drag performances outside “adult” venues like strip clubs. Insane. Will be first national controversy for Sarah Huckabee Sanders assuming it makes to desk twitter.com/erininthemorn/…Erin Reed@ErinInTheMornThe first anti-trans drag ban has just passed the Arkansas Senate.29-6.Terrifying.26772The first anti-trans drag ban has just passed the Arkansas Senate.29-6.Terrifying. https://t.co/nLLLRd2rNgArkansas bill would ban drag performances outside “adult” venues like strip clubs. Insane. Will be first national controversy for Sarah Huckabee Sanders assuming it makes to desk twitter.com/erininthemorn/…Julio@Julio51584418Arkansas really banned drag queens from performing in front of children. SMHArkansas really banned drag queens from performing in front of children. SMHHow does the bill define drag shows?While Alexa Henning, the spokesperson for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, did not signal if the governor would sign the bill, she said:"Governor Sanders believes we need to be protecting and educating kids, not indoctrinating them. It’s time to get back to letting kids be kids again."At the same time, one of the many Democrats who are opposing the bill, Sen. Stephanie Flowers, opened up about the bill and exclaimed:"It appears to me you’re trying to put a target on people’s backs that are not, according to you, normal.”Cody James 🌈@ec0logicalArkansas just legally defined drag performances as “adult act,” which is really an attack on transgender individuals. Arkansas only has a population of 3 million, about 75% of the municipal population of Los Angeles. Small government at work. twitter.com/ArkRuralCaucus…The Rural Caucus of Arkansas@ArkRuralCaucusSB43 passed the Senate committee unanimously. Let everyone you know to spread the word about who put this bill on the floor of the Senate. Email them today to let them know that we are coming for their seats!115SB43 passed the Senate committee unanimously. Let everyone you know to spread the word about who put this bill on the floor of the Senate. Email them today to let them know that we are coming for their seats! https://t.co/mJl1OmD7HJArkansas just legally defined drag performances as “adult act,” which is really an attack on transgender individuals. Arkansas only has a population of 3 million, about 75% of the municipal population of Los Angeles. Small government at work. twitter.com/ArkRuralCaucus…With the bill being passed, members of the community will not be allowed to host drag shows within 1,000 feet of schools, churches, parks, and libraries. Furthermore, as per Fox News, the much-talked-about bill defines drag shows as:“Someone dancing, singing, lip-syncing, to an audience of two or more people while using a different gender identity than the one given at birth, and are 'using clothing, makeup, or other accessories that are traditionally worn by members of and are meant to exaggerate the gender identity of the performer’s opposite sex.'"Furthermore, more than 20 bills have been presented to ban or restrict drag shows in nine states of the USA. The bill will be an add-on to the dozens of restrictions that already exist with regard to the community, which is what is infuriating individuals online.