SB1696

THE CONTEXT: Currently, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly place explicit sexual material on public display, or knowingly fail to take prompt action to remove a display from property in his possession or under his control. Classifies a violation of this statute as a class 6 felony ( A.

WHAT THE BILL DID: The final vetoed version would prohibit Entities, and their contractors, from exposing minors to sexually explicit materials, prohibit a facility or property owned, leased or managed by a person or Entity from being used to film or facilitate sexually explicit acts, and classifies a violation of the prohibition as a class 5 felony.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to set a clear legal boundary for sexually explicit materials instead of leaving the conduct unaddressed. It would prohibit Entities, and their contractors, from exposing minors to sexually explicit materials, and would also prohibit a facility or property owned, leased or managed by a person or Entity from being used to film or facilitate sexually explicit acts, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.