Bill > H3850

This bill proposes a new law called the "Responsible Library Funding and Child Protection Act" that would require county libraries in South Carolina to certify quarterly to the State Library that they are not offering any books or materials in children's, youth, or teen sections that could be considered sexually provocative or appealing to the "prurient interest" of individuals under 17 years old. The term "prurient interest" legally refers to materials that are abnormally or excessively sexually stimulating. Under this proposed legislation, such materials would only be available with explicit parental consent, and libraries would need to provide this certification each quarter in order to receive state library funding. The State Library would be responsible for confirming these certifications before releasing funds to individual county libraries. The proposed law would take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor, potentially creating a significant new regulatory mechanism for library content management and funding in South Carolina.

Education

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3850&session=126&summary=B