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GA SB154
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Greg Dolezal
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AI Summary
- Removes school libraries from the existing exemption that shields libraries from Georgia's laws prohibiting the sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors (Code Section 16-12-103), while preserving the exemption for public libraries and college/university libraries
- Classifies knowing violations of the harmful materials provisions (Code Sections 16-12-103 or 16-12-104) as misdemeanors of a high and aggravated nature
- Establishes an affirmative defense for individuals charged under the statute if they or their school can demonstrate a good faith attempt to identify and remove all physical or electronic material harmful to minors from minors' access
- Offered as a substitute by the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, amending Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Legislative Description
Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors; provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; provide
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
2/26/2024
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth2/14/2023
Full Bill Text
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