NASHVILLE - A bill that would ban low-riding trousers that
expose the wearer’s boxers or briefs in the state of
Tennessee has won approval from a legislative subcommittee.
House Bill 2099, known as the “Saggy Pants Bill,” would
impose fines of up to $1,000 on violators, The Memphis
Commercial Appeal reported. The money would be dedicated
to the purchase of school supplies, including books and
sports equipment. Rep. Karen Camper, a Democrat from
Memphis, accused her colleagues, including Rep. Joe Towns,
a Memphis Democrat who sponsored the bill, of “trying to
legislate fashion.” She said teens would get misdemeanor
records needlessly. “My question to you Mr. Towns is:
What is the demographics you are targeting with this
legislation?” she asked. Towns responded angrily that white
and Hispanic teens as well as blacks have been known to
expose their underwear. “It has nothing to do with
fashion,” he said. “It has to do with decency and hygiene.”
The bill, approved by subcommittee Wednesday, now goes to
the House Judiciary Committee.
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