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

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 22 June 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 June 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 June 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Gurney, Edward J. [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Fannin, Paul J. [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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