Bill
HB 995
Relating to defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Janis Holt and 2 co-sponsors
Bill creates legal defenses for obscenity/child-harm prosecutions when material has educational, scientific, artistic, or literary value, potentially shielding educators and content creators from criminal liability.
Referred to State Affairs
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