The Kansas House has given first-round approval to a bill outlawing lap dances at strip clubs and placing restrictions on other sexually oriented businesses. The bill would require strip club dancers to stay at least 6 feet away from customers. The bill also restricts when adult businesses can be open and where they can be located. Opponents of the measure argued that it isn’t in line with calls for smaller government. Supporters say the businesses bring a host of problems to communities. Forrest Knox, an Altoona Republican, brought the bill to the House floor.
The House could give final approval to the bill as soon as tomorrow (WED). The legislation would then go to the Senate.