Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 931: Obscene materials; restrictions on purchase, distribution, exhibition, or loan; exceptions; libraries and schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 931 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Obscene materials; restrictions on purchase, distribution, exhibition, or loan; exceptions; libraries and schools. Primary sponsor: Chris Head (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2025): Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Obscene materials; restrictions on purchase, distribution, exhibition, or loan; exceptions; libraries and schools. Modifies the exception to restrictions on the purchase, distribution, exhibition, or loan of any book, magazine, or other printed or manuscript material that contains obscene materials by providing that schools supported by public appropriation are not subject to the exception and limiting the exception applicable to libraries supported by public appropriation only to obscene material that is available exclusively in a section of the library to which access is restricted by age.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Head | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101884D