Protect Minors from Sexual or Pornographic Content
Status
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely (02/24/2025)
Bill Subjects
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
House Sponsors
Senate Sponsors
House Committee
State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs
Senate Committee
Date Introduced
02/11/2025
AI Summary
Summary
The bill prohibits an individual, organization, or entity from: •
Permitting a minor to attend events, performances, or activities explicitly involving sexual content or pornographic materials; or
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Exposing a minor to pornographic materials in any form, including digital, print, or broadcast mediums. The prohibition does not apply to: •
Educational materials or school programs explicitly designed for age-appropriate sex education in accordance with local and federal regulations; or
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Parental or guardian discussions about sexual health and development appropriate to the child's maturity level.
A violation is an unclassified misdemeanor, and for the first
violation the penalty is a fine of up to $10,000. A second or subsequent violation is subject to a sentence of up to 2 years in jail. A violator is also subject to revocation of a business license if the violator is an establishment that knowingly permits such exposure.
