The bill introduces the crime of promoting obscenity to minors, establishing specific definitions and penalties for such actions. It amends existing laws related to promoting obscenity by expanding the definition of "disseminate" to include various forms of distribution, such as importing, exporting, and electronically communicating materials. Additionally, it creates a new subsection that defines the crime of promoting obscenity to a minor, which includes knowingly providing harmful material to minors through various means, such as events or electronic communication. The penalties for this crime are set as a misdemeanor, with fines up to $6,000 or imprisonment for up to one year.

Furthermore, the bill repeals an exemption that previously allowed certain activities related to promoting obscenity when conducted in the course of employment at educational or cultural institutions. It also removes obsolete provisions from the law. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen protections for minors against exposure to obscene materials.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-4-301, 6-4-302