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 visual displays deemed offensive by community standards. The bill establishes penalties for individuals who knowingly expose minors to obscene performances, categorizing such actions as aggravated misdemeanors, while those who admit minors to premises with obscene performances face serious misdemeanors. Additionally, the bill empowers the attorney general and 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. This allows them to seek remedies such as declaratory judgments, injunctive relief, and damages, with a minimum award set at $10,000. It also prohibits the use of public institutions and funds for shows or performances that include obscene material, ensuring that public resources are not allocated to such activities. The bill includes specific enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations, reinforcing the state's commitment to protecting minors from exposure to obscenity.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 721.2, 728.1, 13.2