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MO SB1330
MO SB1330Establishes a cause of action against libraries for furnishing or allowing access of pornographic materials to minors
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Introduced
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2024
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.senate.mo.gov/24info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=1415493 |
| BillText | https://www.senate.mo.gov/24info/pdf-bill/intro/SB1330.pdf |
| Analysis - Summary: Introduced | https://www.senate.mo.gov/24info/BTS_Web/Summary.aspx?SessionType=R&SummaryID=502726&BillID=1415493 |
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