Indiana HB 1503

Defines "sexually oriented business" (SOB) to include adult book stores, theaters, nightclubs, and "sexual device shops." Bans SOBs from locating within 1,000 feet of amusement parks, YMCAs, public parks, and other locations where children may be present. Exempts establishments in operation prior to July 1, 2023. 

Latest Action: Referred to committee on January 16, 2023
Deadline: April 29, 2023

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West Virginia HB 2919

The Sexually Oriented Businesses Regulation Act would completely ban sexually oriented businesses from operating in the state of West Virginia. Sexually oriented businesses are defined extremely broadly and include retailers of videos, pleasure products, and print materials, theaters, strip clubs, and even art studios featuring nude models. 

Latest Action: Failed to pass before end of legislative session on March 11, 2023
Deadline: March 11, 2023

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Fargo Zoning Ordinance

On December 6, 2022, the Fargo, ND City Commission approved a proposal by Assistant Planning Director Mark Williams to classify stores that primarily carry sex toys as adult businesses for the purpose of zoning regulation. This puts them in the same zoning category as adult theaters and strip clubs and will severely limit the way affected retailers can operate, including where they can open new locations.

The owners of local store chain Enchantasys have started a petition to repeal the new ordinance, which needs 2,500 signatures to succeed. 

Read the full documentation from the Planning Commission agenda here. 

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Latest Action: Petition proposed on December 29, 2022
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New Jersey S 963 / A 697 (2022)

This bill would further restrict the hours of operation and proximity to other structures, as well as enable municipalities to require adult businesses and their employees to be licensed.

Latest Action: Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee on January 30, 2023
Deadline: January 9, 2024

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Introduced

Passed First Committee

Passed First Chamber

Passed Both Committees

Passed Both Chambers

Signed

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Read the Bill: NJ S.963 NJ A.697
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