MA H571

Bill

Relative to the harmful distribution of sexually explicit visual material

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to include instructions on the dangers and negative consequences of distributing sexually explicit visual material in human sexuality curriculum. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address the harmful distribution of sexually explicit visual material, particularly among minors. It proposes to amend the state's education laws to require the inclusion of instruction on the dangers and negative consequences of distributing such material, including sexually explicit self-depictions and images of other students, in human sexuality and health education curricula. Additionally, the bill introduces new criminal and civil penalties for minors who distribute sexually explicit visual material depicting themselves or other minors. The bill defines key terms such as "distribute," "nudity," and "sexually explicit visual material" to provide clarity and guidance on the types of activities covered by the legislation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

David DeCoste (R), Michelle DuBois (D), Carole Fiola (D), Carlos González (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Paul Schmid (D), Alan Silvia (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H410 (on 02/20/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H571

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H571
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H571.pdf

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