SB 12 IN

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Establishes a procedure: (1) to allow a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a school to submit a complaint that a book in the school library is inappropriate; and (2) for the school to respond to the complaint. Establishes an appeal procedure. Provides that a school library may not make a book available that contains obscene matter or matters harmful to children. Removes schools from the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal prosecutions alleging: (1) the dissemination of material harmful to minors; or (2) a performance harmful to minors. Adds colleges and universities to the list of entities eligible for a specified defense to criminal prosecutions alleging: (1) the dissemination of material harmful to minors; or (2) a performance harmful to minors.

• James Tomes Republican · author
• Blake Doriot Republican · author
• Tyler Johnson Republican · author
• Becky Cash Republican · sponsor

1. Jan 9, 2023 Authored by Senator Tomes · upper
2. Jan 9, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary · upper
3. Jan 19, 2023 Senator Young M added as coauthor · upper
4. Jan 26, 2023 Senator Doriot added as second author · upper
5. Jan 26, 2023 Senators Messmer, Zay, Byrne, Sandlin, Niemeyer added as coauthors · upper
6. Feb 16, 2023 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · upper
7. Feb 20, 2023 Senator Crane added as coauthor · upper
8. Feb 23, 2023 Senator Johnson added as third author · upper
9. Feb 27, 2023 Second reading: ordered engrossed · upper
10. Feb 28, 2023 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 181: yeas 37, nays 12 · upper
11. Feb 28, 2023 House sponsor: Representative Cash · upper
12. Feb 28, 2023 Cosponsors: Representatives Teshka J, McGuire J, Speedy · upper
13. Mar 1, 2023 Referred to the House · upper
14. Mar 6, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Education · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Senate Bill (S) · Feb 16, 2023 · PDF
• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 4, 2023 · PDF