HB 205 Summary

• Public libraries receiving public funds must implement internet safety policies with technology protection measures blocking obscene material and child pornography on all publicly accessible computers.

• For minors specifically, libraries must also block material "harmful to minors" defined as content that appeals to prurient interest, depicts sexual acts in a patently offensive way, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value.

• Library administrators may disable protection measures upon request from non-minor patrons for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.

• Each library's board of trustees must adopt the policy in an open meeting, review it at least every three years, and post notice of its availability in a conspicuous location.

• The policy must inform patrons about enforcement procedures, available administrative guidelines, and complaint handling procedures.