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Introduced
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend sections 2907.32 and 2907.35 of the Revised Code to create criminal liability for certain teachers and librarians for the offense of pandering obscenity.
AI Summary
This bill amends Ohio's laws on pandering obscenity to create criminal liability for certain teachers and school librarians. Specifically, it defines "faculty member" and "school librarian" and excludes them from the affirmative defense that allows the dissemination of obscene material for educational purposes. The bill also expands the definition of "teacher" to include individuals with teacher certification. Additionally, the bill repeals the existing sections of the Revised Code related to pandering obscenity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Criminal Justice 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (15:30:00 12/4/2024 Room 121) (on 12/04/2024)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Obscenity and Pornography
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb556 | 05/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/hb556/IN/00/hb556_00_IN?format=pdf | 05/16/2024 |
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