Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law prohibiting minors under 21 from working as strippers in the state.
The measure, which will come into force from July 1, affects not only clubs stripteasebut also to places such as adult cinemas and libraries.
The Always in Florida media outlet noted that that restriction is expected to receive First Amendment challenges in court.
However, in a press conference in Coral Gables, the governor defended that Florida is “a great state,” which has established itself as “a united front here saying that we are not going to sit idly by” in the fight against human trafficking. people.
Last March the Florida legislature approved this proposal with broad supportwhich has since awaited DeSantis’ signature.
The rule was approved in both legislative chambers on March 8 and is part of a broader effort that also includes updates to the support organization for the State Council against Human Trafficking.
House Bill 1379 seeks to combat human trafficking and modern slavery, and potential offenders will face second-degree felony charges, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Republican Rep. David Borrero said clubs striptease They are sources of exploitation and trafficking.
Strip club owners who employ under-21s will face serious criminal charges under this new legislation.
However, media such as Infobae They point out that there are doubts regarding the effectiveness of the law in practical terms, with some questioning whether it will have a real impact beyond its symbolic value in the fight against exploitation.
