This bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to the dissemination of materials deemed harmful to minors. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions, such as "adolescent minor," which refers to individuals aged 13 to 17, and "sexually explicit," which describes materials containing erotic depictions or detailed accounts of sexual conduct. The bill also clarifies that materials considered "harmful to minors" must not possess serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for adolescent minors. Additionally, it revises the provisions regarding the dissemination of such materials, making it a misdemeanor to knowingly provide or promote sexually explicit content to minors.

Furthermore, the bill establishes protections for minors in schools and libraries, prohibiting these institutions from making sexually explicit materials available to minors. It allows for legal action against schools or libraries that fail to restrict access to such materials, providing a cause of action for minors or their guardians. The bill also includes provisions for the location of businesses selling sexual materials, ensuring they are not situated near schools or places of worship. An emergency clause is included, setting the effective date for the bill as July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-1514, 18-1515, 18-1517B, 18-4105, 67-6533