Oppose HB 234, Revise dissemination of obscene material to minors laws
Raise your voice for a better Montana by testifying on this bill. Write out your comments in advance, then follow the link to sign up to testify or submit written comment
When: Thursday, January 19th @ 8:30 AM
Where: Room 137 – Sign up to testify or submit written comment
Contact: Katharine Burnham – (202) 415-5742 – katharine.burnham@legmt.gov
Goal: 5 people to testify, unlimited calls/emails
Talking Points:
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Blatant censorship that targets our school, library, and museum employees by opening them up to unwarranted harassment
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Allows anyone to accuse these professionals of obscenity
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Montanans across our state trust our teachers and librarians. HB 234 is aimed at a problem that does not exist, as all of these institutions have board approved policies to ensure that the materials they provide are suitable for the public.
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The definition of the title of this law is found here. None of these materials are found in public schools or libraries or museums. HB 234 is a blatant attempt at censorship.
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It exposes public schools, libraries and museums to frivolous and costly lawsuits when funding is already tight.
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