The bill, H.B. No. 3225, aims to restrict minors' access to sexually explicit materials in municipal public library collections in Texas. It introduces Chapter 310 to the Local Government Code, which defines key terms such as "access," "minor," and "sexually explicit material." The bill prohibits municipal public libraries from maintaining sexually explicit materials in sections designated for minors and requires libraries to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing such materials without parental consent. Additionally, libraries must conduct annual reviews of their collections to ensure compliance with these restrictions.

The bill also establishes civil penalties for libraries that fail to comply with these regulations, with fines of up to $10,000 for each violation. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is tasked with creating guidelines for library collection reviews and ensuring compliance for state grant eligibility. Furthermore, the bill mandates that libraries conduct a review of their existing collections by September 1, 2027, and provide public notice regarding this review process. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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