Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a long-awaited legal opinion that clarifies how law enforcement should interpret House Bill 1217 — and it's not the drag ban some conservatives were hoping for.

The opinion, released at the request of Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, a Republican from Bartlesville, states drag shows are not inherently illegal and must meet strict legal standards to be considered obscene under Oklahoma law. That finding directly contradicts Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's earlier claim that the new law effectively bans drag performed in front of children.

Although not legally binding, attorney general opinions in Oklahoma carry significant weight. They serve as legal guidance to lawmakers and agency heads,and are often used to interpret state statut

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