SB183

Removing certain entities from list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display of obscene matter to minor

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB183 removes schools, public libraries, and museums from exemptions on criminal liability for distributing obscene matter to minors.

West Virginia SB183 amends the state code to remove bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from the list of entities exempt from criminal liability for distributing or displaying obscene matter to minors. Currently, these institutions are exempt if the minor is accompanied by a parent. The bill seeks to ensure that these entities are held to the same standards as other distributors of obscene material when minors are involved. This change aims to protect minors from exposure to obscene content in educational and public settings.

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate