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Bill making museums, schools, libraries criminally liable passes West Virginia House

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The bill would remove exceptions in state code that allow libraries, schools, and museums to avoid prosecution for the display of obscene matter to minors. Lead sponsor Delegate Brandon Steele said the bill is necessary to protect children from exposure to pornography or exploitation. All 11 house democrats voted in opposition to the bill.

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West Virginia Bill Seeks to Hold Librarians Criminally Liable for Allowing Children Access to Obscene Books

A West Virginia bill seeks to hold librarians criminally liable for allowing children to access obscene books.

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RollingStone

West Virginia Advances Bill Allowing Criminal Prosecution of Librarians Over Books

As Republicans nationwide continue to sound the alarm about how children are supposedly being indoctrinated and “groomed” into adopting LGBTQ identities at school, West Virginia legislators are pushing a new kind of crackdown on books deemed “obscene.” The idea is as simple as it is chilling: make librarians and teachers criminally liable for allowing kids to access such material. House Bill 4654, introduced by Republican Delegate Brandon Stee…

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Bill to criminally charge libraries, museums for displaying obscene material passes House

A bill recently passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates would remove exemptions currently in place for bona fide libraries, schools and museums and allow

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Bill making museums, schools, libraries criminally liable passes West Virginia House

WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) -- One of West Virginia's most discussed and controversial bills of the 2024 legislative session has just passed the state's lower chamber. House Bill 4654 would make schools, libraries and museums criminally liable if obscene materials are available to children. Right now all three are exempt under the West Virginia Code, but violators could be charged if the bill becomes law. The West Virginia Association of Museums releas…

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Beckley Register-Herald

W.Va. House passes bill concerning obscenity in libraries, museums

The Republican-led West Virginia House of Delegates on Friday passed a bill that would open librarians to criminal penalties for showing obscene materials to minors.

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West Virginia House passes bill allowing prosecution of librarians

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates debated the merits of removing protections for public librarians and school librarians from criminal prosecu

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West Virginia Bill Seeks to Hold Librarians Criminally Liable for Allowing Children Access to Obscene Books

West Virginia Bill Seeks to Hold Librarians Criminally Liable for Allowing Children Access to Obscene Books

West Virginia Advances Bill Allowing Criminal Prosecution of Librarians Over Books

West Virginia Advances Bill Allowing Criminal Prosecution of Librarians Over Books

Bill to criminally charge libraries, museums for displaying obscene material passes House

Bill to criminally charge libraries, museums for displaying obscene material passes House

Bill making museums, schools, libraries criminally liable passes West Virginia House

Bill making museums, schools, libraries criminally liable passes West Virginia House

W.Va. House passes bill concerning obscenity in libraries, museums

W.Va. House passes bill concerning obscenity in libraries, museums

West Virginia House passes bill allowing prosecution of librarians

West Virginia House passes bill allowing prosecution of librarians

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