The bill establishes prohibitions regarding the exposure of minors to sexual content or pornographic materials:
Key Provisions:
Prohibited Actions:
Individuals, organizations, or entities are prohibited from:
Allowing a minor to attend events, performances, or activities that explicitly involve sexual content or pornographic materials.
Exposing minors to pornographic materials in any form, including digital, print, or broadcast.
Exceptions:
The prohibition does not apply to:
Age-appropriate sex education in schools or educational materials that are in compliance with local and federal regulations.
Parental or guardian discussions about sexual health and development, as long as they are suitable for the child's maturity level.
Penalties for Violation:
First Violation:
The violator can face a fine of up to $10,000.
Subsequent Violations:
For a second or subsequent offense, violators could face up to 2 years in jail.
Business License Revocation:
Any establishment that knowingly allows such exposure may face revocation of its business license.
The bill aims to protect minors from inappropriate exposure to sexual content and pornographic materials while balancing the allowance for educational and parental discussions in age-appropriate contexts. The penalties serve as a deterrent for entities or individuals who fail to comply with these restrictions, particularly in public or commercial settings.
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
•
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.
