Bill > HB05898

This bill seeks to amend existing state statutes by requiring public school libraries to prevent minors from accessing materials that contain sexually explicit content. Specifically, the bill defines sexually explicit material as content that includes pornography, sexually explicit conduct, depictions of sexual body parts (including touching of genitals, pubic areas, buttocks, or female breasts), nude performances, representations of sexual excitement, or sado-masochistic abuse and masturbation. The legislation is designed to protect students from exposure to materials deemed inappropriate for minors by establishing restrictions on library materials accessible to school-aged children. By mandating that libraries proactively block access to such content, the bill aims to create a more controlled and age-appropriate reading environment in public school library settings. The proposed changes would require librarians and school administrators to review and potentially remove materials that fall under the bill's detailed definition of sexually explicit content.

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