Pennsylvania HB236 amends public indecency laws to exempt certain institutions from penalties for obscene and sexual materials.
Pennsylvania HB236 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the offense of obscene and other sexual materials and performances. The bill exempts recognized historical societies or museums with federal charitable status, libraries, archives, and educational institutions from penalties related to obscene and sexual materials. This change aims to protect these entities from legal repercussions while maintaining regulations for other public spaces. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.
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