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MN HF3270

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sondra Erickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Removes schools from the list of exempt organizations that can distribute sexually explicit materials to minors under Minnesota obscenity law
  • Removes "government sponsored organizations" from exemptions, leaving only churches, museums, medical clinics, physicians, hospitals, and public libraries as exempt entities
  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing parents or legal guardians to sue schools or governmental institutions for disseminating obscene materials to children
  • Provides damages of at least $1,000 or actual damages (including emotional distress), plus reasonable attorney fees and injunctive relief for successful claims

Legislative Description

School liability provisions modified and civil cause of action created.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy

3/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Education Policy3/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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