But a part of that law raising the age requirements for employees at adult establishments, including strippers, has people talking. Under this new law, people working in strip clubs and other adult entertainment establishments will have to be at least 21 years old.
The new law signed by DeSantis on Monday has several key parts, including millions of dollars in funding earmarked to support human trafficking survivors and law enforcement.
I'm glad they're doing something about it. We're actually in a very positive position in the state to go after some of these societal ills. It also bans anyone under the age of 21 from working in adult entertainment establishments, like strip clubs, with supporters of the bill alleging that many of those clubs are dens for trafficking.
Bender is the CEO of Place of Hope, a local organization that helps children and families dealing with abuse and neglect, including trafficking survivors. Okay, maybe that is the case. I don't know.
Edinger is a First Amendment attorney based in Gainesville. He said this section of the new state law is different because it impacts anyone employed at any adult business, like a book or retail store, and not just dancers, but he believes both are unconstitutional. So, to me, that's nonsense. You can download it here. Live Now. Press enter to search Type to Search. Ron DeSantis signs law combatting human trafficking, raising age for strippers Share.
