❌ HB514
Regards public records of minors, sex offender library boxes
Current Status: In House Committee (Judiciary)
Summary
The bill specifies that videos taken by public offices depicting minors at public recreational facilities with water activities are not public records and are subject to restricted release. It also prohibits individuals convicted of sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offenses from establishing or maintaining library boxes, with violations classified as a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Rationale
The bill restricts access to public records and imposes penalties on individuals based on their criminal history, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of personal liberty, privacy, and limited government intervention.
Risks and Concerns
- Infringement on individual rights to access public information
- Potential for discrimination against individuals with past offenses
- Increased government control over personal actions