Oklahoma lawmakers are proposing a bill that would not only ban the production and distribution of “illegal” pornography, but would also impose fines on those who view media depicting sex acts.
State Sen. Dusty Devers (R-Elgin) said that if approved, Oklahomans would have access to “illegal” pornographic material that lacks “significant” scientific, political, educational, literary, or artistic value. A bill has been introduced in the state legislature that would prohibit the production or distribution of such materials.
“For too long, civil society has conflated freedom with license,” he was quoted as saying by FOX 25 in Oklahoma City. “These bills are designed to strengthen the God-ordained foundation of society: families. Strong, prosperous, and prosperous societies depend on strong families.”
The bill proposed by the Baptist preacher would also prohibit state residents from aiding or abetting the production or dissemination of pornography. Sexting between unmarried people is also prohibited.
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Dusty Devers proposed a bill aimed at outlawing pornography. (Oklahoma state government website)
According to the law, anyone involved in media depicting sexual intercourse, masturbation, or titillation can be sentenced to up to one year in prison and a fine of at least $2,000.
“Each item of illegal pornography…depicts a sexual act that is patently offensive by the standards of modern society in this state; to produce or distribute within the State if it is devoid of significant literary, artistic, educational, political, or scientific purpose or value; “No,” the bill says.
Anyone who performs, photographs, poses, models or sells “obscene” material can be punished in the same way as anyone who exhibits or publishes media.
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This law covers movies, photographs, video games, books, magazines, paintings, and statues.
Complainants can also file a civil lawsuit and receive $10,000 in statutory damages for each “description” aimed at deterring violators from repeat breaking the law.
Devers did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's inquiries about the bill.
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Devers explained that the bill aims to usher in the legal structure necessary to give individuals and families the best chance of success, the station reported.
The bill also increases penalties for those who view, obtain, or purchase child pornography, which is a felony.
If convicted of child pornography charges, he could face up to 20 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
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If he reoffends, he could be sentenced to an additional 30 years in prison.
