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MN HF1997

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Gruenhagen

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Removes exemptions from Minnesota obscenity laws for public schools and postsecondary institutions
  • Deletes "schools" from the list of established organizations allowed to distribute sexually explicit materials deemed harmful to minors
  • Excludes schools and postsecondary institutions from sources authorized to make harmful materials available to minors under age 18
  • Modifies section 617.291, subdivision 2 and section 617.295 of Minnesota Statutes 2012 to reflect these changes
  • Maintains exemptions for churches, museums, hospitals, public libraries, medical clinics, and government-sponsored organizations (excluding educational institutions)

Legislative Description

Obscenity law exemptions removed for public schools and postsecondary institutions.

Last Action

Author added Nornes

3/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Education Policy2/25/2014

Full Bill Text

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