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ID H0194

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 33-2741 to extend internet safety policy requirements to publicly accessible wireless internet access provided by libraries, in addition to existing requirements for computers with internet access.

  • Requires public libraries receiving public funds to implement technology protection measures for minors that block access to obscene material, child pornography, and material harmful to minors on both wired computers and wireless internet.

  • Allows library administrators to disable technology protection measures at a patron's request to enable access for lawful purposes.

  • Requires each library's board of trustees to develop, adopt in an open meeting, and review the policy at least once every three years, with notice posted conspicuously in the library.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that a public library's Internet safety policy shall apply to any publicly accessible wireless Internet access provided by the library.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 4, 2019 Session Law Chapter 313 Effective: 07/01/2020

4/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Education3/27/2019
Education3/7/2019
Education2/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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