Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends safety measures and prohibits unfair contract terminations for exotic dancers.

Highlights:

• Specifies that adult entertainment is not defined as sexual conduct (Sec. 1-4). 

• Requires each adult entertainment establishment to develop training and train employees in first aid and conflict de-escalation (Sec. 4). 

• Requires each adult entertainment establishment to have at least one person dedicated to club security during business hours (Sec. 4). 

• Defines Adult Entertainment Nightclub (Sec. 4). 

• Specifies that in order to meet qualifications as an adult entertainment nightclub, an establishment must have the following (Sec. 4):

• Has written processes and procedures for responding to criminal activity and ejecting customers violating club rules; 

• Provides a customer complaint log; 

• Provides the department with annual proof of compliance and maintenance records for panic buttons; 

• Locker rooms and dressing rooms with keycodes to enter;

• Displays signage concerning rules regarding tips.

• Specifies that adult entertainment establishments may not charge fees for employees  (Sec. 5). 

• Specifies that for non-employees an establishment may not charge a fee that is more than  30% of the fees collected by the performer, carry on unpaid balances, charge fees for late appearances or for late payment (Sec. 5). 

• Specifies that establishments may not control the following (Sec. 5). 

• How much an entertainer charges; 

• When and how the entertainer works; 

• What type of clothing they are to wear; 

• Take adverse action on the entertainer based on scheduling;

• Other controlling actions. 

• Specifies that fees must be stated in a written contract (Sec. 5). 

• Specifies that if one part of the act is invalid the rest shall remain valid (Sec. 7). 

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