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IN SB0017

Material harmful to minors.


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Introduced
01/04/2022
In Committee
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
02/02/2022
Passed
Dead
03/09/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Material harmful to minors. Removes schools and certain public libraries from the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal prosecutions alleging: (1) the dissemination of material harmful to minors; or (2) a performance harmful to minors. Adds colleges and universities to the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal prosecutions alleging: (1) the dissemination of material harmful to minors; or (2) a performance harmful to minors.

AI Summary

This bill removes schools and certain public libraries from the list of entities eligible for a defense against criminal prosecutions alleging the dissemination of material harmful to minors or a performance harmful to minors. It adds colleges and universities to the list of eligible entities that can use this defense. The bill also includes provisions related to the use of cellular phones, social media, and other devices to disseminate harmful material to minors, with certain exceptions for dating or ongoing personal relationships involving minors.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Representative Abbott D added as cosponsor (on 02/15/2022)

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