A new bill aims to ban dwarf-tossing contests at bars and strip clubs across Washington.
Sponsored by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, Senate Bill 5486 would ban such contests and promotions and any other “recreational activity involving exploitation that endangers the health, safety and welfare of any person with dwarfism.”
The ban would apply to businesses that serve liquor and adult entertainment venues and contests and promotions involving adults shorter than 4-feet-10-inches tall.