Removing certain entities from list of exemptions from criminal liability relating to distribution and display of obscene matter to minor

SB 539 removes exemptions that currently protect bona fide schools, public libraries, and museums from criminal liability when distributing or displaying obscene material to minors. Under the proposed change, these entities would no longer be shielded from prosecution for such actions, regardless of whether the material was part of curriculum (for schools) or displayed with parental accompaniment (for libraries/museums). The bill directly affects these institutions by making them subject to the same criminal provisions as other entities under West Virginia law (§61-8A-2). This change would require schools, libraries, and museums to ensure all material distributed to minors complies with obscenity laws, eliminating their previous legal protections.