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WV HB2980
WV HB2980Removing bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display to minor of obscene matter
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Introduced
01/24/2023
01/24/2023
In Committee
01/24/2023
01/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to remove schools, museums, and public libraries from the exemption which protects these types of entities from prosecution for distribution and display to minor of an obscene matter.
AI Summary
This bill removes schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of exemptions that protect these entities from criminal liability for the distribution and display of obscene matter to minors. The bill leaves intact exemptions for licensed medical or mental health providers, law enforcement, and those who take reasonable measures to verify the age of the recipient or prevent minors from accessing the obscene material. The purpose of this bill is to make schools, public libraries, and museums subject to prosecution for providing minors with access to obscene content.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/24/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Obscenity and Pornography
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2980&year=2023&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/24/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2980%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2980 | 01/24/2023 |
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