SB 382 — Criminal Law - Display Of Obscene Materials To Minors - Age Verification
SB 382 addresses the issue of displaying obscene materials to minors by requiring age verification mechanisms. The bill is part of Maryland's 2024 legislative session and aims to protect minors from exposure to inappropriate content. It introduces criminal law provisions to enforce age verification for accessing such materials. The bill is currently under review, with a hearing scheduled for February 1, 2024.
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