HB 672 — Criminal Law - Display Of Obscene Materials To Minors - Age Verification
HB 672 introduces provisions related to criminal law concerning the display of obscene materials to minors and includes requirements for age verification. The bill is part of Maryland's 2024 legislative session and is currently under review, with a hearing scheduled for February 20. The legislation aims to address the safety of minors by regulating the exposure to obscene content.
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