The proposed bill, SB1007, amends existing Arizona law to classify violations related to the use of sexually explicit materials in public schools and libraries as a class 5 felony. Specifically, it establishes that public school employees or independent contractors who act with criminal negligence in referring students to or using sexually explicit materials will be guilty of this felony. Additionally, it extends similar prohibitions to public library employees or independent contractors, making it illegal for them to refer unemancipated minors to or facilitate access to such materials.

The bill also introduces definitions for "public library" and "sexually explicit materials," clarifying what constitutes these terms under the law. The changes include a reclassification of the chapter headings in the Arizona Revised Statutes to better reflect the focus on public access to computers and libraries, rather than solely on computer access by minors. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding the protection of minors from sexually explicit content in educational and public library settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.03
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-120.03, 15-711