Page turned on measure to restrict 'obscene' library books
House narrowly passes measure despite impassioned opposition
PIERRE — State lawmakers in the South Dakota State House believe that a measure signed into law last session dealing with graphic material in school libraries didn’t go far enough.
The State House passed Rep. Bethany Soye’s House Bill 1239 38-32, which would update South Dakota’s criminal code to remove current protections given to public schools and libraries preventing them from being charged with crimes for distributing material harmful to minors.
The legislation follows a bill last year signed into law by Gov. Kristi Noem that requires public school districts and libraries to publish steps they have taken to restrict access to obscene materials by minors.
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