OAN's Avril Elfie
10:16am – Saturday, January 20, 2024
U.S. Rep. Justin Humphrey has introduced a bill in Oklahoma that would ban furry animals from attending school and require them to be picked up by a guardian or animal control agency if they violate the rules.
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On Thursday, Rep. Humphrey (R-Okla.) introduced House Bill 3084, which targets “furries” known as “members.”[s] A subculture that specializes in art, writing, or costume depicting anthropomorphic animals. ” (from dictionary.com)
The bill states: “A student who purports to be a fictional animal or species, or who engages in anthropomorphic practices commonly referred to as furries in school, shall not be permitted to participate in school curriculum or activities.” ing. “The parent or guardian of a student who violates this section shall either pick up the student from school or contact animal control to have the student removed.”
Oklahoma isn't alone in its fur problem; last year, a Florida school board debated whether to allow children to wear fur dresses during a dress code meeting.
A Florida law banning minors from attending “adult live entertainment” has been signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), making it possible for anyone under 18 to attend a furry convention in Orlando. was not allowed to participate.
If passed, the Humphrey bill would go into effect on November 1st.cent.
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