The "Protecting Childhood Innocence in Libraries Act" aims to ensure that children's sections in public and taxpayer-funded libraries in Arkansas are free from sexually explicit materials. The bill establishes that parents have the right to determine how their children are educated about sex and emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate materials in libraries. It mandates that libraries take reasonable steps to prevent sexually explicit content from being accessible on open shelving in children's areas and restricts sex education materials to be available only upon parental request for children aged twelve and under.

Additionally, the bill provides a legal framework for parents or guardians to seek damages if their child is exposed to inappropriate material in a library. It allows for civil action against libraries that fail to comply with these regulations, enabling parents to recover attorney fees and costs if they prevail in court. Definitions are provided for terms such as "age-appropriate material," "children's library section," and "sexually explicit material," clarifying the scope of the law and the responsibilities of libraries in safeguarding children's access to suitable reading materials.