Senate Legislation Introduction Thread (New)

[reagente]

Discouraging Dog Devocalization Act

Section 1: Findings

1. "Debarking" surgical procedure deprives dogs of the ability to perform a normal behavior.

2. "Debarking" surgical procedures do not not address the underlying reasons for unwanted barking.

3. "Debarking" can present serious health and welfare consequences for dogs.

(Source)

Section 2: Definitions

1. "Debarking" is a surgical procedure performed on dogs whereby tissue is removed from a dog's vocal cords for the purpose of making a dog's bark less loud.

2. When performed on dogs, the ventriculocordectomy and vocal cordectomy procedures shall be considered "debarking" for purposes of this statute.

Section 3: In General

1. No person, licensed professional or otherwise, operating in interstate commerce shall perform a "debarking" procedure by any means on a dog in Atlasia, except when deemed to be medically necessary by a licensed veterinarian.

2. For the purposes of this act, the term "medically necessary" means the necessity to address the medical condition of the animal, such as an existing or recurring illness, infection, disease, injury, or abnormal condition in the dog's vocal cords that compromises the animal's health, when non-surgical interventions have failed.

3. "Debarking" procedures must be performed under anesthesia.

4. It shall be prohibited to require the debarking of Dogs as a condition of real estate occupancy.

5. Violation of this statute shall result in a $15,000 fine for each violation.

Section 4: When Effective

1. This act shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.

[Vice President Christian Man]

Ending (Corporate) Welfare As We Know It

Section 1. This bill will be cited as the Ending Corporate Welfare As We Know It Bill

Section 2. Definition(s):
Corporate Welfare: Defined as subsidizations or bailouts from the federal government to corporations.
Contraction: Defined as a decrease in economic output.
Recession: Defined as contraction for at least two quarters
Depression: Defined as 3+ years of GDP contraction as well as a contraction of at least a 10% of the total GDP.

Section 3.
A. This bill will prohibit the use of corporate welfare except for bailouts during times of economic recession or depression. Exceptions will be given to areas such as the Rust Belt or Appalachia who have struggling local economies in which case local or regional revitalization efforts may use government funds.

B. Any bailout of a failing industry must be audited by the receiving companies. CEO's/Presidents who abuse the money may face penalties including fines of no less than  $500,000 or no fewer than 5 years imprisonment.


Section 4. Implementation:
This bill will take place effective immediately

[Vice President Christian Man]

Workers Not Robots Act

Section 1. This bill will be cited as the Workers Not Robots Act

Section 2. Protecting Workers:
 A. Any company who chooses to automate workplaces or replace them with AI must pay their AI robots the same wage as a human employees.

B. Companies who wish to use AI robots must keep at least one human employee per 10 robots on staff incase of a malfunction.

Section 3. Implementation:
This bill will take place effective immediately

[DKrol]

People Over Parking Act
An act to ban parking minimums and jaywalking penalites

Section 1: Title and Intent
1. This Act shall be known as the "People Over Parking Act".
2. The intention of this Act is to reorient society towards people-focused infrastructure and away from car-focused planning.

Section 2: Parking Minimums
1. Effective December 31, 2023, no region, municipality, or any subdivision thereof may enforce any existing public zoning plan that mandates a minimum number of parking spaces for new construction permits.
2. Effective January 1, 2024, no region, municipality, or any subdivision thereof may enact a public zoning plan that mandates a minimum number of parking spaces for new construction permits.

Section 3: Jaywalking
1. In this section, "jaywalking" means the crossing of a motorway by a pedestrian outside of a designated crosswalk or without an illuminated crossing signal.
2. Effective December 31, 2023, no region, municipality, or any subdivision thereof may enforce any existing public ordinance that penalizes pedestrians for jaywalking.
3. Effective January 1, 2024, no region, municipality, or any subdivision thereof may enact a public ordinance that penalizes pedestrians for jaywalking.
4. This Section shall not apply to motorways, such as highways and other high speed roads, where pedestrians are not permitted to walk alongside the motorway for safety reasons.
5. This Section shall not apply to situations when police or security activity necessitates the limitation of pedestrian movement.

Section 4: Effective Date
1. This Act shall take effect upon its passage.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

The Haitian Ship Traffic and Trade Regulation Bill

Preamble:

Whereas, the integrity, security, and prosperity of the Republic of Atlasia are of paramount importance; and,

Whereas, it has come to the attention of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia that the nation of Haiti is currently under the influence and control of crime lords, posing a potential threat to Atlasia's national interests; and,

Whereas, the Republic of Atlasia values the principles of democratic governance and the will of the Haitian people;

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled:

Section 1: Short Title

This Act may be cited as "The Haitian Ship Traffic and Trade Regulation Act of 2023".

Section 2: Definitions

(a) "Haitian ship" refers to any vessel registered in Haiti, operated by Haitian entities or nationals, or flying the Haitian flag.

(b) "Trade" includes the import, export, transit, or transfer of goods, services, capital, or individuals between the Republic of Atlasia and Haiti.

Section 3: Prohibition of Haitian Ship Traffic and Trade

(a) Effective immediately, all ship traffic originating from Haiti or operated by Haitian entities or nationals is hereby prohibited from entering Atlasia's territorial waters and ports.

(b) All trade between the Republic of Atlasia and Haiti is hereby suspended until further notice.

(c) Exceptions:

Humanitarian aid approved by the Atlasia Department of Foreign Affairs.
Atlasia naval vessels on official government missions.

Section 4: Recognition of the Elected Haitian Government

(a) The Republic of Atlasia shall only recognize the elected government of Haiti as the legitimate representative of the Haitian people.

(b) All diplomatic and official communications related to Haiti shall be conducted solely with representatives of the elected Haitian government.

Section 5: Penalties for Violation

(a) Any vessel found in violation of Section 3(a) shall be subject to:

Immediate impoundment;
A fine not exceeding 1,000,000 Atlasian dollars;
A ban from Atlasia ports for a period not exceeding five years.
(b) Any entity or individual found in violation of Section 3(b) shall be subject to:

A fine not exceeding 500,000 Atlasian dollars;
A ban on conducting trade with Atlasia for a period not exceeding five years.

Section 6: Review and Termination

(a) This Act shall be reviewed every two years by a designated Senate committee to assess its effectiveness and the evolving situation in Haiti.

(b) This Act may be terminated or amended upon a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate.

Section 7: Implementation

The appropriate government agencies, in coordination with the Atlasia Department of Foreign Affairs, shall be responsible for the enforcement and implementation of this Act.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

The Virginia Opossum Act

Preamble:

Recognizing the unique status of the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) as North America's only marsupial and its ecological contributions in the control of pests and the dispersion of seeds; and,

Desiring to promote biodiversity and expand the natural range of this marsupial within the Republic of Atlasia;

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled:

Section 1: Short Title

This Act may be cited as "The Virginia Opossum Promotion Act of 2023".

Section 2: Definitions

(a) "Virginia opossum" refers to the marsupial species Didelphis virginiana.

(b) "Natural habitat" denotes areas within Atlasia suitable for the survival, reproduction, and sustainable existence of the Virginia opossum.

Section 3: Conservation and Propagation

(a) The Atlasia Department of Wildlife and Conservation (ADWC) shall establish breeding and conservation programs dedicated to the Virginia opossum.

(b) The ADWC shall collaborate with research institutions to study the optimal conditions for the reintroduction and expansion of the Virginia opossum within designated areas.

Section 4: Public Education

(a) The ADWC shall develop educational campaigns to inform the public about the ecological importance, behavior, and benefits of the Virginia opossum.

(b) These campaigns shall emphasize the non-aggressive nature of the opossum, its role in pest control, and its status as the continent's sole marsupial.

Section 5: Financial Incentives

(a) Landowners who allocate portions of their land for opossum conservation projects shall be eligible for tax deductions, the specifics of which shall be determined by the Atlasia Department of Finance in coordination with ADWC.

(b) Grants shall be made available for research projects dedicated to the study and conservation of the Virginia opossum.

Section 6: Protection Measures

(a) The hunting, trapping, or intentional harm of the Virginia opossum within Atlasia's borders is prohibited, except when an individual opossum poses a direct threat to human safety.

(b) Violators of this provision shall be subject to penalties determined by the ADWC, including but not limited to fines and imprisonment.

Section 7: Review and Amendments

(a) This Act shall be reviewed every three years by a designated Senate committee to assess its effectiveness and the evolving status of the Virginia opossum within Atlasia.

(b) This Act may be amended based on the recommendations of the review committee and upon a majority vote in the Senate.

Section 8: Implementation

The ADWC, in coordination with other relevant government agencies, shall be responsible for the enforcement, oversight, and successful implementation of this Act.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Submitting this as a member of the public, and seeking a Senate sponsor for this bill. 

A BILL

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia.

I. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the “Defining ‘Civil Officers’ Amendment”.


II. IN GENERAL

1. The Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia is amended by the addition of the following as Article I, Section 15:

"As used in this Constitution, the term ‘civil officers’ is construed to mean elected members of the Senate, including the President and their Cabinet".

2. All Sections of Article I other than as described in Sub-section A are re-numbered accordingly.


III. WHEN EFFECTIVE

This Amendment shall be deemed effective upon constitutional ratification of the same.

Why do you believe this clarification is necessary?

[FairBol]

It has to do with this recent decision by the Supreme Court. 

In effect, what the Court has said is that the Senate does not have the power to impeach or otherwise discipline its members, because they are not "civil officers". 

I think this goes against an important "check and balance" of the Senate, and would remedy it by means of this amendment.   

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

It has to do with this recent decision by the Supreme Court. 

In effect, what the Court has said is that the Senate does not have the power to impeach or otherwise discipline its members, because they are not "civil officers". 

I think this goes against an important "check and balance" of the Senate, and would remedy it by means of this amendment.   

The court's opinion does not prevent all discipline:

the Court iterates that this opinion does not touch on the matter of expulsion, which the Constitution furnishes to the Senate as a power and which was not an issue raised by the petitioner.

Opening up the power of impeachment, which is different from expulsion as it bars future office holding, seems to leave a huge door open for an oppressive majority to exploit against its enemies. While I supported these moves during the height of the secession crisis, I cannot support the possibility of such a measure becoming more general policy.

[reagente]

XXX Marks the Spot Act

1. As used in this act, lawful obscenity means any fully or partially obscene material, obscene performance, or material or performance which is obscene as to minors, as defined by Atlasian and Regional law, where applicable, which is protected by the Atlasian Constitution.

2. It shall be unlawful for any person, including but not limited to entities to publish or broadcast any lawful obscenity over the internet, unless the root domain identifier of the website hosting the lawful obscenity terminates with .xxx. ICANN shall reserve the terminating root domain identifier .xxx for websites hosting lawful obscenity.

3. Any computer, smart phone, tablet, or similar device that can access the internet and is owned, leased, or funded by the federal government, including but not limited to work devices, devices provided to members of the military, devices accessible to prisoners, and devices provided to colleges, schools, libraries, and museums shall be required to contain software that automatically blocks websites with a root domain address terminating with .xxx. This provision shall not apply to devices used by the Department of Justice pursuant to an investigation.

4. Any computer, smart phone, tablet, or similar device that can access the internet and is owned or leased by a contractor of the federal government for the purpose of fulfilling a federal contract, including but not limited to contractors under the Stopping Sino-Espionage Act, shall be required to contain software that automatically blocks websites with a root domain address terminating with .xxx.

5. A violation of this act shall be a misdemeanor punishable by disgorgement of any profits, imprisonment for no more than 1 year, and a fine of $10,000 per violation.

6. This act shall take effect 90 days after the date of passage.

[Vice President Christian Man]

The Increasing Civic Awareness Act
Section A. This bill will be known as The Increasing Civic Awareness Act.
Section B. Increasing Awareness:
1. This bill will require the Governors of each region to send out a reminder to all registered voters within their constituency to alert them no later than 72 hours before a regional election to remind voters to vote. The President will have this responsibility prior to federal elections.
Section C. Implementation
This bill will become effective immediately

[fhtagn]

Safer Workplaces Act

1. As used in this act:

A. lawful obscenity means any fully or partially obscene material, obscene performance, or material or performance which is obscene as to minors, as defined by Atlasian and Regional law, where applicable, which is protected by the Atlasian Constitution.

B. Affecting Interregional commerce means distributed upon any federal property or leasehold, over federal electromagnetic spectrum, through the postal service, upon or over the property, facilities, utilities, vehicles, networks, or conveyances of any federally owned or regulated common carrier or internet service provider, or involving participation or travel in interregional or foreign commerce.

2. No person shall produce, manufacture, distribute, film, or publish any lawful obscenity or other obscene item affecting interregional commerce and involving a live male actor unless such actor wears a condom during any sexual penetration with his penis.

3. No person shall produce, manufacture, distribute, film, or publish any lawful obscenity or other obscene item affecting interregional commerce and involving a live actor unless each such actor is tested for HIV and other sexually transmissible diseases no more than seven (7) days prior to and after any sexual actvity.

4. A violation of this act shall be classified as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than one (1) year, a fine of no more than $10,000.00, and disgorgement of any profits.

5. Any prohibited item seized pursuant to the enforcement of this law shall be subject to forfeiture.

6. This act shall take effect ten (10) days from the date of passage.

[fhtagn]

Sound of Freedom Act

1. An additional $50 Billion is hereby appropriated over the next five (5) years to fund increased human trafficking investigations, operations, rescues, and prosecutions. Priority shall be given to child trafficking.

2. Former federal officer Tim Ballard is hereby awarded the Senate Gold Medal for his efforts in rescuing trafficked children and fighting Satanic evil.

3. The film "The Sound Of Freedom" (2023), distributed by Angel Studios is hereby declared to exhibit artistic excellence, cultural diversity, and original storytelling and is hereby classified as an independent film for purposes of the Fostering Atlasian Cinema Act (SB 116-24). Accordingly, the Independent Film Promotion Office shall coordinate with Angel Studios to assist in promoting The Sound Of Freedom and shall offer grant funding to Angel Studios from the Independent Film Development Fund to assist with future projects.

4. This act shall take effect immediately.

[fhtagn]

Stop the Harrassment Act

1. As used in this act Sexual harassment means deliberate or repeated unsolicited verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature, which are unwelcome. Sexual harassment does not refer to occasional compliments; it refers to behavior which is not welcome, which is personally offensive and debilitates morale, interfering with the work effectiveness of the employee and his or her co-workers. Sexual harassment includes but is not limited to unsolicited and unwanted text messages comparing genitals to Balkan or Mediterranean foods.

2. It shall be a misdemeanor punishable with imprisonment for no more than six (6) months and a fine of no less than $1,000.00 and more than $10,000.00 for any employer, supervisor, or manager operating in interregional commerce to engage in sexual harasament of any employee over whom he or she has either direct management, supervision, or control, the ability to promote, reassign, or termimate an employee, or the ability to set, adjust, or award the salary, pay, or other economic renumeration.

3. No Senator or candidate for federal office shall be permitted to use campaign funds or federally provided office or administrative funds to pay for any legal settlement for sexual harassment or other sexual misconduct.

4. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.

[fhtagn]

Cash Is King Act

1. No Department or Agency of the government of Atlasia shall prohibit persons from paying taxes, fees, fines, or other amounts owing to the in physical Atlasian Cash; or otherwise require payment in the form of a digital currency.

2. No business operating in interregional commerce shall prohibit customers from paying for merchandise or services in physical Atlasian Cash; or otherwise require payment in the form of a digital currency.

3. Nothing in this act shall require either Atlasia or private businesses to accept unrolled coins as a tender of payment for debts exceeding $10.00.

4. This act shall take effect immediately.

[reagente]

Homicide Prevention Act

1. The Right to Choose Act (SB 115-11) is hereby repealed immediately.

[reagente]

PARDON CONTINUITY AMENDMENT

Article IV, Section 2 of the Atlasian Constitution shall be amended as follows:

Section 2.

The President shall have the power, except where limited elsewhere by this Constitution,

to grant reprieves and pardons for crimes committed under the laws of the Republic of Atlasia, but the Senate may rescind such pardons by a 2/3 vote provided such rescission occurs within one year of the issuance of the reprieve or pardon

...

Amendment Explanation

This amendment removes the ability of the Senate to rescind pardons and reprieves granted by the President after one (1) year to prevent bills of attainder.

[Coastal Elitist]

The War on Immoral Cars Act

1. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any motor vehicle on a federal highway or other federal property to display or permit the display within the vehicle of any obscene item if such item can be seen by persons outside the vehicle.

It shall be unlawful for any owner or chauffeur of any vehicle operating in interstate commerce, with knowledge or reason to believe the same is to be used for such purpose, to use the same or to allow the same to be used for the purpose of prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse or to aid or promote such prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse by the use of any such vehicle.

It shall be unlawful for any person to, upon any federal property or leasehold, over federal electromagnetic spectrum, through the postal service, upon or over the property, facilities, utilities, vehicles, networks, or conveyances of any federally owned or regulated common carrier or internet service provider, or participate or travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in, produce, distribute, publish, sell transmit, finance, advertise, possess with the intent to produce, distribute, publish, sell, transmit, finance, or advertise, or make any attempt to produce, distribute, publish, sell, transmit, finance, or advertise an obscene item depicting or purporting to depict a person engaging in sexual conduct in, on, or with a car, truck, van, or other motor vehicle.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly finance or attempt or prepare to finance any item or criminal act prohibited by this law. For purposes of this provision, knowingly finance includes but is not limited to processing or facilitating payments by any bank, credit card company, or payment processor to any business, company, or website that hosts any item prohibited by this law if such bank, credit card company, or payment processor has been informed of such hosting by the Attorney General of Atlasia or of any Region in Atlasia, by any court in Atlasia, by any law enforcement officer pursuant to an investigation, or by a sworn affidavit by any person that is easily or readily verifiable.

A violation of Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall be classified as a musdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than one (1) year, a fine of no more than $5,000.00, and disgorgement of any profits. A violation of Sections 3 and 4 of this act shall be classified as a felony punishable by imprisonment for no less than one (1) and no more than ten (10) years, a fine of no more than $100,000.00, and disgorgement of any profits. Any person convicted of a violation of sections 3 or 4 of this act shall be required to register as a sex offender an shall be ordered to attend an appropriate treatment program or obtain psychiatric or psychological counseling.

Any prohibited item seized pursuant to the enforcement of this law shall be subject to forfeiture.

This act shall take effect ten (10) days from the date of passage.

[Coastal Elitist]

Stop Sexualizing Eating Disorders Act

1. It shall be unlawful for any person to, upon any federal property or leasehold, over federal electromagnetic spectrum, through the postal service, upon or over the property, facilities, utilities, vehicles, networks, or conveyances of any federally owned or regulated common carrier or internet service provider, or participate or travel in interstate or foreign commerce to engage in, produce, distribute, publish, sell transmit, finance, advertise, possess with the intent to produce, distribute, publish, sell, transmit, finance, or advertise, or make any attempt to produce, distribute, publish, sell, transmit, finance, or advertise an obscene item or display depicting or purporting to depict a person engaging in, promoting, or suffering from anorexia, bullemia, binge eating, over-eating, coprophagia, urophagia, emetophagia, hemophagia, veganism, or any other eating disorder.

It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly finance or attempt or prepare to finance any item or criminal act prohibited by this law. For purposes of this provision, knowingly finance includes but is not limited to processing or facilitating payments by any bank, credit card company, or payment processor to any business, company, or website that hosts any item prohibited by this law if such bank, credit card company, or payment processor has been informed of such hosting by the Attorney General of Atlasia or of any Region in Atlasia, by any court in Atlasia, by any law enforcement officer pursuant to an investigation, or by a sworn affidavit by any person that is easily or readily verifiable.
A violation of this act shall be classified as a felony punishable by imprisonment for no less than one (1) and no more than ten (10) years, a fine of no more than $100,000.00, and disgorgement of any profits. Any person convicted of a violation of this act shall be required to register as a sex offender an shall be ordered to attend an appropriate treatment program or obtain psychiatric or psychological counseling.

Any prohibited item seized pursuant to the enforcement of this law shall be subject to forfeiture.

This act shall take effect ten (10) days from the date of passage.

[Coastal Elitist]

DUELING PROHIBITION ACT

1. No person who, being a resident of Atlasia, shall be permitted to engage in a duel with another person.

2. A violation of this act that results in the death of a participant shall be classified as felony manslaughter.

3. A violation of this act that results in the injury of a participant shall be classified as felony malicious wounding.

4. A violation of this act that does not result in the death or injury of a participant shall be classified as misdemeanor assault.

5. Any person holding an office or title under Atlasian law who engages in a duel shall forfeit his office.

6. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2024.

[Vice President Christian Man]

The Food Waste and Redistribution Act

Section 1. This bill will be cited as the Food Waste and Redistribution Act

Section 2: Definitions
a) "Food" refers to any edible substance intended for human consumption, including both perishable and non-perishable items.
b) "Non-expired food" pertains to food products that have not reached their expiration date or have not been deemed unfit for consumption due to quality concerns.

Section 3: Prohibition of Disposal
a) It shall be illegal for any individual, food establishment, or distributor to dispose of non-expired food.
b) Food establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, grocery stores, and catering services, must implement strategies to redirect non-expired food towards redistribution channels.

Section 4: Redistribution Mechanisms
a) Food establishments covered under this legislation must establish partnerships with local food banks, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, or other nonprofit organizations to facilitate the redistribution of non-expired food.
b) These partnerships should be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure efficient and safe distribution practices.

Section 5: Safety and Quality Assurance
a) All non-expired food intended for redistribution must meet safety and quality standards established by relevant food safety regulatory bodies.
b) Periodic inspections and audits of food establishments involved in redistribution activities shall be conducted to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Section 6: Public Awareness and Education
a) Government agencies and food establishments must collaborate to raise public awareness about the benefits of reducing food waste and the importance of supporting redistribution initiatives.
b) Educational programs should be implemented to educate individuals on proper food handling, storage, and donation practices.

Section 7: Reporting and Monitoring
a) Food establishments covered under this legislation are required to maintain records regarding the amount of non-expired food redistributed and the recipients of such food.
b) Government agencies tasked with overseeing food waste reduction shall regularly monitor compliance and conduct audits to ensure adherence to the law.

Section 8: Penalties and Enforcement
a) Violation of this law shall result in fines, penalties, or other appropriate sanctions, as determined by the relevant authorities.
b) Repeat offenses may lead to the revocation of licenses, permits, or certifications necessary for operating food establishments.

Section 9:  Implementation and Review
a) This legislation shall be implemented immediately.

Please Note: This bill was written with the assistance of ChatGPT.

[RFayette]

Protect the Innocence of Children Act

1. The Community Standards Act (SB 112-41) shall be amended as follows:

B. Exploitatively sexualizes children means recording, photographing, or filming an actual minor actor or model while such minor is nude or wearing only underwear; is removing clothing or dancing in an erotic or overtly sexualized manner; is simulating sexual acts or masturbation; is being touched in a sexual or otherwise inappropriate manner by another; is engaging in kissing in a manner involving the penetration of the mouth with a tongue; is engaging in phone sex or cyber sex; or is performing in a sexually exploitative child pageant.

2. It shall be unlawful for any person to give, send, broadcast, display, or otherwise share with another person, upon any federal property or leasehold, over federal electromagnetic spectrum, through the postal service, upon or over the property, facilities, utilities, vehicles, networks, or conveyances of any federally owned or regulated common carrier or internet service provider, or participate or travel in interstate or foreign commerce to produce, distribute, publish, sell transmit, finance, advertise, possess with the intent to produce, distribute, publish, sell, transmit, finance, or advertise, or make any attempt to produce, distribute, publish, sell, transmit, finance, or advertise any obscene item or item obscene to minors, if such items have not been affirmatively solicited by such other person.

3. A violation of section 2 of this act shall be classified as a felony punishable by imprisonment for no less than one (1) and no more than ten (10) years, a fine of no more than $100,000.00, and disgorgement of any profits. Any person convicted of a violation of this act shall be required to register as a sex offender an shall be ordered to attend an appropriate treatment program or obtain psychiatric or psychological counseling.

4. Any prohibited item seized pursuant to the enforcement of this law shall be subject to forfeiture.

5. This act shall take effect ten (10) days from the date of passage.

[RFayette]

Not For Children Act

1. As used in this act, lawful obscenity means any fully or partially obscene material, obscene performance, or material or performance which is obscene as to minors, as defined by Atlasian and Regional law, where applicable, which is protected by the Atlasian Constitution.

2. It shall be unlawful for any person operating a business or website in Atlasia that expressly provides for or facilitates the matching, pairing, or communication between persons seeking romantic or sexual partners to permit any minor to register with such business or website. Verification must include the submission by any person seeking to register with the business or website of the identification or customer number of a valid government-issued ID that includes such person's age or the identification or customer number of a valid credit card or debit card that includes such person's age.

3. It shall be unlawful for any person to publish or broadcast any lawful obscenity over the internet, unless such person verifies the age of any person seeking to view or access the lawful obscenity prior to such lawful obscenity being viewable by such person. Verification must include the submission by any person seeking to view or access the lawful obscenity of the identification or customer number of a valid government-issued ID that includes such person's age or the identification or customer number of a valid credit card or debit card that includes such person's age.

4. No person verifying the age of a person pursuant to this act shall retain any record or information identifying the name of such other person beyond thirty (30) days. Any such record or information may only be shared prior to disposition with law enforcement pursuant to a valid warrant.

5. A violation of this act shall be a misdemeanor punishable by disgorgement of any profits, imprisonment for no more than 1 year, and a fine of $10,000 per violation. Any record or information collected, retained, or disclosed in violation of this act shall be subject to forfeiture and disposition.

6. A person whose privacy was unlawfully violated pursuant to this act may maintain a civil action to recover actual damages, punitive damages of up to $10,000, reasonable legal costs, and any equitable relief necessary to enforce this act.

7. This act shall take effect 90 days after the date of passage.

[RFayette]

Religious Liberty Act

1. As used in this act:

A. Adverse action means any action taken by a governmental entity to: withhold, reduce, exclude, terminate, or otherwise deny any grant, contract, subcontract, cooperative agreement, loan, scholarship, license, registration, accreditation, employment, or other similar status from or to a person; withhold, reduce, exclude, terminate, or otherwise deny any benefit provided under a benefit program from or to a person; alter in any way the tax treatment of, cause any tax, penalty, or payment assessment against, or deny, delay, or revoke a tax exemption of a person; disallow a tax deduction for any charitable contribution made to or by a person; deny admission to, equal treatment in, or eligibility for a degree from an educational program or institution to a person; or withhold, reduce, exclude, terminate, or otherwise deny access to a property, educational institution, speech forum, or charitable fund-raising campaign from or to a person.            

B. Benefit program means any program administered or funded by a governmental entity or federal agency that provides assistance in the form of payments, grants, loans, or loan guarantees.            

C. Governmental entity includes but is not limited to any department or agency of the Atlasian government, any contractor or subcontractor of a governmental entity acting within the scope of the contract, and any airport or airport authority recieving federal funds or financing from a governmental entity.                

2. Notwithstanding any other law, a governmental entity may not take any adverse action against any person based wholly or partly on a person's belief or action in accordance with the person's sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction, including beliefs or convictions regarding abortion or marriage.

3. A person may assert an actual or threatened violation of this act as a claim or defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding and obtain: compensatory damages; injunctive relief; declaratory relief; and any other appropriate relief, including reasonable attorney's fees.

4. Notwithstanding any other law, a person may commence an action under this section and relief may be granted regardless of whether the person has sought or exhausted available administrative

5. This act shall take effect immediately.

[RFayette]

Student Assistance Act

1. Any tax filer who claims at least one (1) minor as a dependent on his taxes shall, in addition to all other credits permitted by law, be entitled to claim a refundable tax credit of $2,500.00 per year for each such minor dependent who is a student lawfully enrolled in a home school program or private school, to help offset the costs of education.

2. This act shall take effect January 1, 2024.