Rhode Island S2595 prohibits the distribution, transfer, or possession of obscene material depicting minors in sexually explicit conduct.
Rhode Island S2595 amends the General Laws to prohibit the distribution, transfer, or possession of any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and is obscene and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. The bill defines "minor" as anyone under 18 years old and "sexually explicit conduct" as graphic sexual acts or lascivious simulations. Violations carry penalties of up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $5,000. The law takes effect upon passage.
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