Arkansas § 4-88-1302 Legislative findings and intent

Arkansas Statutes

§ 4-88-1302 — Legislative findings and intent

(a)The General Assembly finds that:

(1)Pornography is creating a public health crisis and is a corroding influence on minors;

(2)Due to advances in technology, the widespread availability of the internet, and limited age verification requirements, minors are exposed to pornography at too early of an age;

(3)Pornography contributes to the hyper-sexualization of minors; and (4) Pornography may:

(A)Lead to:

(i)Low self-esteem;

(ii)Body image disorders;

(iii)An increase in problematic sexual activity at younger ages;

(iv)Increased desire among minors to engage in risky sexual behavior; and (v) Difficulty in forming or maintaining positive, intimate relationships;

(B)Impact brain development and function;

(C)Contribute to emotional and medical illnesses;

(D)Shape deviant sexual arou

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(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pornography is creating a public health crisis and is a corroding influence on minors; (2) Due to advances in technology, the widespread availability of the internet, and limited age verification requirements, minors are exposed to pornography at too early of an age; (3) Pornography contributes to the hyper-sexualization of minors; and (4) Pornography may: (A) Lead to: (i) Low self-esteem; (ii) Body image disorders; (iii) An increase in problematic sexual activity at younger ages; (iv) Increased desire among minors to engage in risky sexual behavior; and (v) Difficulty in forming or maintaining positive, intimate relationships; (B) Impact brain development and function; (C) Contribute to emotional and medical illnesses; (D) Shape deviant sexual arousal; and (E) Promote problematic or harmful sexual behaviors and addiction. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors.

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