This bill establishes new regulations for county and school libraries in Wyoming regarding access to sexually explicit materials by minors. It defines "children's section" and "sexually explicit material," and mandates that no sexually explicit materials be accessible in the children's sections of public and school libraries. Libraries are required to catalog and store such materials in areas designated for individuals aged eighteen and older. Additionally, the bill outlines a process for residents to challenge the presence of sexually explicit materials in children's sections, which must be reviewed by the library or school district within sixty days. Failure to implement this challenge process by August 1, 2026, will result in a civil penalty of $500 per day.

The bill also provides a cause of action for residents against libraries or school districts that violate these provisions, stipulating that lawsuits can only be initiated after the challenge process has been completed. Courts may grant various legal remedies, including damages and attorney fees, to those prevailing in such actions. Furthermore, the bill amends existing legal definitions and liability provisions to incorporate these new regulations, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-39-103, 1-39-104
Engrossed: 1-39-103, 1-39-104