New Obscenity Definition for Online and Phone Communications
This act introduces a new, unified definition of what is considered obscene in the context of images, films, and other visual content transmitted via the internet and phone. This aims to facilitate the fight against illegal content, but may also affect what materials are available online and in interstate communications.
Key points
Unifies the definition of obscenity for visual content in electronic communications.
Specifies that obscene content appeals to prurient interest, depicts sexual acts with intent to arouse, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
Removes the requirement of "intent to abuse, threaten, or harass" for obscene or harassing phone calls, potentially making prosecution easier.
Introduced
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