S 2056 · 93th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A bill to protect the right of privacy of persons by authorizing private suits when unsolicited obscene material is sent through the mails.

Introduced 1973-06-22· Sponsored by Sen. Gurney, Edward J. [R-FL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1973-06-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that no person may mail, or cause to be mailed, to any other person any obscene material without obtaining the prior consent of the other person, or if the other person is a minor living with a parent or guardian, the prior consent of such parent or guardian, to the sending of such material. States that the receipt of such obscene material shall constitute an invasion of the privacy of the person receiving such material. Permits the person receiving obscene material to commence a civil action against the mailer. Provides for compensatory damages and punitive damages of no less than $5,000. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act, including "obscene material", "nudity", and "sexual conduct". (Adds 28 U.S.C. 2941)…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans