Florida Republican files bill that bans venues from canceling shows over political views, posts

[teach1st]

Florida Republican files bill that bans venues from canceling shows over political views, social media posts
Orlando Weekly, 8/23/2023

This isn't the first time Rudman has filed a bill that directly impacts his own interests

A Florida Republican who is also in a cover band filed a bill that effectively would prevent his own shows from getting canceled.

Wednesday afternoon, Panhandle Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre, filed HB 15, which he calls the "The Right to Rock Act,” for the upcoming 2024 legislative session.

Under the proposal, any entertainment venue that accepts state funding would be banned from breaking a contract with a performer due to their social-media use or political affiliations.

The proposal applies to musicians, comedians, dancers and actors.

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-republican-files-bill-that-bans-venues-from-canceling-shows-over-political-views-social-media-posts-34917595

[padah513]

1. I don't think he thought that one through

[teach1st]

2. Yup!

One comment on the article I saw on Reddit: So a web designer can refuse to promote gay weddings, but a venue has to host Nazis?

[OAITW r.2.0]

3. I'll bet his band sucks. nt

[teach1st]

4. Wouldn't know, but...

I'm gonna skip any band that embarks on a "God, Guns, and Less Government" tour.

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. That would satisfy the definition of ...sucks.

[OldBaldy1701E]

6. A 'cover' band!

I love that they made sure to point out that this band does covers. I am hoping that ASCAP or BMI pays his performance a little visit because seldom do the venues or the bands pay for every little cover that they do. ASCAP and BMI are worse than hungry tigers when they decide they want to go after someone, so they should probably check this dude's band out.

[onethatcares]

7. Ya know,

there's a lot of cover bands out there. His band might have been overlooked. Perhaps a call to BMIs legal department would help.:shrug

[iscooterliberally]

8. His band is touring from Pensacola all the way to Freeport FL.

This guy gets around. I can't wait to hear his new hit single, "Johnny Be Mediocre". I can see in one of the photos he knows how to play an E chord so at least he has that going for him.