A bill for an act relating to obscenity, including the exposure of a minor to an obscene performance and admittance of a minor to a premises with obscene performances, establishing a private civil cause of action, and providing penalties.

HF 51 defines "obscene performance" as visual shows exposing genitals, buttocks, or breasts, involving sexual acts, or lacking artistic value, judged by community standards for minors. It creates criminal penalties: exposing a minor to such performances is an aggravated misdemeanor, while admitting minors (under 18, with stricter rules for under 14) to venues showing them is a serious or aggravated misdemeanor. The bill establishes a private civil cause of action, allowing parents/guardians or minors (after age 18) to sue for damages (minimum $10,000), injunctions, or other relief if obscene material/performance was knowingly disseminated to them. It also prohibits public institutions, facilities, or funds from being used for obscene performances or exhibitions. The bill directly affects minors, venue operators, performers, and parents seeking legal remedies.