HB4448

West Virginia HB4448 removes exemptions for schools, public libraries, and museums from criminal liability for distributing or displaying obscene.

West Virginia HB4448 seeks to amend Section 61-8A-3 of the West Virginia Code to remove exemptions for bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from criminal liability for distributing or displaying obscene matter to minors. Currently, these entities are exempt if the obscene matter is part of an approved curriculum, or if the minor is accompanied by a parent. The bill aims to ensure these institutions face prosecution for such actions, aligning their legal responsibilities with other entities not granted such exemptions.