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MS SB2085
Bill
Status
Failed
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-29-107 to remove the exemption from obscene materials distribution laws for public and private school libraries
- Maintains existing exemptions for college/university libraries, higher education institutions, licensed medical/psychological professionals, historical societies, museums, public libraries, and cable television systems
- Removes the phrase "public or" from the definition of library exemptions, eliminating protection specifically for public school libraries
- Allows exemption claims to be raised at pretrial hearings by motion, with court determination of whether sufficient evidence supports the exemption
- Takes effect July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Crime of distribution of obscene materials; delete exemption for public and private school libraries.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division B1/19/2024
Full Bill Text
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