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RI S2429
RI S2429Establishes, as an affirmative defense to the crimes of circulating obscene publications or shows and selling or exhibiting obscene publications to minors, the person’s employment status as an employee of a school, museum, or library.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
06/06/2024
06/06/2024
Crossed Over
06/11/2024
06/11/2024
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would establish, as an affirmative defense to the crimes of circulating obscene publications or shows and selling or exhibiting obscene publications to minors, the person’s employment status as an employee of a school, museum, or library. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an affirmative defense to the crimes of circulating obscene publications or shows and selling or exhibiting obscene publications to minors if the person is an employee of a school, museum, or library. The bill aims to protect the financial resources of these institutions from being expended in litigation, allowing them to focus on their essential purpose. It amends the existing laws on obscene publications and shows to include this new affirmative defense, and the bill will take effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate passed Sub A (on 06/11/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/SenateText24/S2429A.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/SenateText24/S2429.pdf |
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