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ID S1213
Bill
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 1213 Summary
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Requires any person or institution conducting a live, in-person sexual exhibition in a public place to take reasonable steps to restrict minor access if minors are likely to be present and the performance meets specific legal standards for sexual conduct.
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Establishes affirmative defenses including: reasonable belief the minor was 18+ years old based on identification, minor accompanied by parent or legal guardian, or prominent warning notice posted at entrance.
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Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil enforcement actions seeking injunctions and civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation (maximum $10,000 total) against violators.
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Prohibits public institutions, facilities, and assets owned or controlled by the state, counties, cities, or local political subdivisions from being used for sexual exhibitions involving live persons.
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Effective date: July 1, 2023 (declared an emergency measure).
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that certain persons and institutions must take reasonable steps to restrict the access of minors in certain instances, to provide for affirmative defenses, to authorize the attorney general to bring an action for injunctive relief and damages, and to prohibit the use of public facilities and public assets for sexual exhibitions.
SEXUAL EXHIBITIONS
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
3/30/2023