Ohio Senate pass Bill for filters and video restrictions

Ohio Library Council posted the latest about the CIPA type bill making it’s way through the Ohio Legislature. “With a vote of 29-4, the Senate approved legislation that states that public libraries cannot use LLGSF funds to purchase public access computer terminals or Internet access unless the library installs and operates filtering devices or software that protects against material that is obscene or harmful to juveniles.”

Ohio Library Council posted the latest about the CIPA type bill making it’s way through the Ohio Legislature. “With a vote of 29-4, the Senate approved legislation that states that public libraries cannot use LLGSF funds to purchase public access computer terminals or Internet access unless the library installs and operates filtering devices or software that protects against material that is obscene or harmful to juveniles.””The bill also prohibits juveniles from borrowing any video material without parental consent. The bill will now go to the Ohio House of Representatives for consideration.”