Lawmakers Approve Bills to Ban Naked Bike Rides After Complaints About Child’s Participation, US

Lawmakers in the state Senate have passed two bills aimed at banning naked bike ride events in Wisconsin. The decision comes after complaints were filed regarding a 10-year-old Madison girl participating in one of these events. The proposals received bipartisan support, with all Senate Republicans and one Democrat voting in favor. One bill would make it illegal for minors to attend an event where adults intentionally expose their genitals or other intimate parts in a public area. It would also prohibit the photographing of children at such events, except for cases where the pictures are taken to report them to law enforcement. The second bill would redefine indecent exposure to include the intentional exposure of genitals in public. There would be exceptions for situations like diaper-changing or breastfeeding. Violators could face fines of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to nine months. Last year, the Madison Police Department received complaints about a naked bike ride event involving a 10-year-old girl, but the district attorney determined that no state laws were violated. It remains uncertain whether Governor Tony Evers will sign the bills despite his reservations about the necessity of such legislation. The proposed measures aim to address concerns regarding children’s participation in events involving nudity, but their potential impact on the state’s laws and freedoms remains a subject of debate.