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PA HB236

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gleim

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes K-12 school libraries from the list of institutions exempt from Pennsylvania's obscene materials law (Section 5903 of Title 18)
  • College and university libraries retain their exemption from obscenity restrictions
  • Changes terminology from "political subdivision" to "municipality" for government-controlled archives and libraries that remain exempt
  • Historical societies, museums with federal charitable status, public libraries, and municipal libraries continue to be exempt from the obscenity statute
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In public indecency, further providing for the offense of obscene and other sexual materials and performances.

Last Action

Referred to Education

1/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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