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MO SB1330

MO SB1330
Establishes a cause of action against libraries for furnishing or allowing access of pornographic materials to minors


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Introduced
01/16/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes a cause of action against libraries for furnishing or allowing access of pornographic materials to minors

AI Summary

This bill establishes a cause of action against public libraries, library boards, and their members, officers, trustees, librarians, employees, and agents for furnishing or allowing minors access to pornographic materials. The bill defines "pornographic materials to a minor" as any written, printed, or visual material that appeals to the prurient interests of minors, depicts nudity or sexual conduct in a patently offensive way, and lacks serious value for minors. The bill allows for damages of at least $25,000 per occurrence, up to a maximum of $100,000 for all claims arising from a single occurrence, as well as attorney's fees and court costs for a prevailing plaintiff.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (on 01/25/2024)

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