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HB 10

Sexually explicit materials in libraries-requirements.

2026 Regular Session

Wyoming law requires libraries to restrict minors' access to sexually explicit materials through enhanced classification, labeling, and/or removal procedures.

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Bill Summary · HB 10

Legislative bill overview

HB 10 establishes requirements for how Wyoming libraries must handle sexually explicit materials, including provisions for their classification, access restrictions, and potentially removal or labeling procedures. The bill passed the House Committee on Ways and Means and advanced to the full House, where it was passed on February 16, 2026.

Why is this important

Libraries balance public access to information with community standards and parental concerns about minors' exposure to adult materials. This bill directly affects what materials libraries can stock, how they're organized, and who can access them—impacting both intellectual freedom and child safety policies statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Restricting or removing sexually explicit materials may conflict with free speech principles and professional library standards that prioritize intellectual freedom
  • Definitional ambiguity: "Sexually explicit materials" requires precise legal definition to avoid inadvertently restricting legitimate educational, medical, or literary works
  • Implementation costs: New cataloging, shelving, and access control systems could create significant operational burdens and expenses for libraries with limited budgets
  • Parental rights vs. adult access: Balancing restrictions that protect minors while preserving adult patrons' access rights to legal materials presents practical enforcement challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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