South Dakota's recent passage of House Bill 1239 has stirred controversy among educators and activists regarding the dissemination of content deemed harmful to minors. The legislation removes existing protections for librarians and educators, exposing them to potential prosecution for distributing materials branded as 'obscene.' Sponsored by Republican representative Bethany Soye, the bill marks a contentious debate over library access to materials for children, highlighting a division even within the Republican majority, as evidenced by the narrow passage in the House vote.
"In recent years, politicians and activists have increasingly set their sights on libraries, with efforts to both strengthen and restrict access to materials for children."
"Last week, South Dakota passed House Bill 1239, removing protections for librarians against the prosecution for distributing material deemed 'obscene' to minors."
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