The Ohio House has voted to advance a state's ban on public drag and gender performance. The bill, Ohio House Bill (HB) 249), passed by a vote of 63-32, largely along party lines. If passed, it would ban drag andgender performances outside of "adult cabaret" venues or in any public venue where a minor may be present. The legislation's anti-LGBTQ+ language would disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ performers and those who use gendered public facilities to change their clothing. The primary sponsor, conservative Christian Rep. Josh Williams (R-Oregon), argued that the bill would prevent transgender Ohioans from using public facilities like locker rooms to change clothing. Critics argue that this would result in potential crimes based on what people are offended by.