This bill addresses issues related to obscenity, particularly concerning the exposure of minors to obscene performances and their admittance to venues where such performances occur. It introduces new legal definitions and provisions, including a definition of "obscene performance" that encompasses various explicit acts and nudity, judged by contemporary community standards. The bill establishes penalties for individuals who knowingly expose minors to obscene performances, categorizing such actions as aggravated misdemeanors or serious misdemeanors depending on the age of the minor involved. Additionally, it empowers the attorney general or county attorneys to enforce these provisions.

Furthermore, the bill creates a private civil cause of action for parents or guardians of minors who have been exposed to obscene material or performances, allowing them to seek various forms of legal remedy, including damages starting at a minimum of $10,000. It also prohibits the use of public institutions and funds for shows or performances that include obscene material, with specific exceptions for law enforcement purposes. The bill repeals a previous section that provided exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions, thereby tightening restrictions on the use of obscene materials in these contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 721.2, 728.1, 13.2, 728.2