HB 25-1231

House Bill 25-1231, which has been signed into law in Colorado, aims to protect minors from being exposed to sexual or pornographic content. The bill prohibits individuals and organizations from allowing minors to attend events with explicit sexual content or exposing them to any form of pornographic materials, whether digital, print, or broadcast. However, the law allows for age-appropriate sex education in schools and discussions about sexual health by parents or guardians. Violators can face fines up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to two years in jail for repeat offenses, along with potential revocation of business licenses if applicable.

Official Summary

The bill prohibits an individual, organization, or entity from: Permitting a minor to attend events, performances, or activities explicitly involving sexual content or pornographic materials; or Exposing a minor to pornographic materials in any form, including digital, print, or broadcast mediums. The prohibition does not apply to: Educational materials or school programs explicitly designed for age-appropriate sex education in accordance with local and federal regulations; or Parental or guardian discussions about sexual health and development appropriate to the child's maturity level. A violation is an unclassified misdemeanor, and for the first violation the penalty is a fine of up to $10,000. A second or subsequent violation is subject to a sentence of up to 2 years in jail. A violator is also subject to revocation of a business license if the violator is an establishment that knowingly permits such exposure. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)