HB3736

CRIM CD-OBSCENITY CIVIL ACTION

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Allows victims of unlawful obscenity to sue for damages and attorney's fees.

The bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to allow any person harmed by the unlawful sale, distribution, promotion, or exhibition of obscene material to bring a civil action against the responsible individual or entity. The prevailing plaintiff may be entitled to compensatory and punitive damages, up to $10,000,000 per count, with each instance of violation constituting a separate count. Additionally, the plaintiff may recover reasonable attorney's fees and seek injunctive relief to prevent further violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

Feb 18, 2025

House

First Reading