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SB 74 - Authorizes Librarians in Public Libraries, K-12 Schools, and Colleges to be Prosecuted if They Provide "Sexually Explicit Materials" to Minors - Georgia Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes Librarians in Public Libraries, K-12 Schools, and Colleges to be Prosecuted if They Provide "Sexually Explicit Materials" to Minors

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes librarians in public libraries, K-12 schools, and colleges to be prosecuted if they provide sexually explicit materials to minors in Georgia.

Highlights:

  • Repeals an exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103, relating to selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting materials harmful to minors (Sec. 1-2).

  • Specifies that any violation of such Code section shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly (Sec. 1-2).

  • Authorizes a defense for librarians who make good faith attempts to identify and remove material harmful to minors (Sec. 1-2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning July 1, 2025, and any previous legislation found in conflict shall be repealed (Sec. 3-4).

Full Bill Text

Title: Authorizes Librarians in Public Libraries, K-12 Schools, and Colleges to be Prosecuted if They Provide "Sexually Explicit Materials" to Minors

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