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PA HB236
PA HB236In public indecency, further providing for the offense of obscene and other sexual materials and performances.
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public indecency, further providing for the offense of obscene and other sexual materials and performances.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Section 5903(j) of Title 18 in the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which relates to exemptions for obscene and sexual materials in institutional settings. Specifically, the bill replaces the term "political subdivision" with "municipality" and removes the reference to "school" when listing institutions that are exempt from regulations regarding obscene materials. This means that recognized historical societies, museums with charitable status, county/city/borough/township libraries, public libraries, college and university libraries, and archives or libraries under Commonwealth or municipal supervision will continue to be exempt from certain restrictions on obscene materials. The change appears to be a technical clarification of language rather than a substantive change in policy, and the bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (19)
Barb Gleim (R)*,
Jake Banta (R),
Scott Barger (R),
Bryan Cutler (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Seth Grove (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Tom Jones (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
John Lawrence (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Brad Roae (R),
David Rowe (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Joanne Stehr (R),
James Walsh (R),
Dane Watro (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 01/22/2025)
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