AR HB1977

Public school libraries and taxpayer-funded libraries (county and municipal) must take reasonable steps to keep sexually explicit material off open shelving in children's sections designated for ages 12 and under

Sex education materials cannot be placed on open shelving in children's sections but may be checked out by children 12 and under upon parent or guardian request

Parents or guardians can sue libraries for damages, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, attorney fees, and costs if their child is exposed to sexually explicit material in a children's section

Civil actions must be filed within 2 years of the alleged exposure

"Sexually explicit material" is defined as graphic depictions of penetration or conduct under § 5-27-302, but explicitly excludes sex education materials and content that merely mentions sexual topics without graphic detail