Creates a requirement that users must provide government-issued identification prior to viewing pornographic materials provided by commercial entities on the internet

HB 691 requires commercial websites offering "material harmful to minors" (explicit content targeting minors) to verify users are over 18 using government-issued ID or other commercial age-verification methods. It applies to businesses like adult entertainment sites but exempts bona fide news organizations and their content. Commercial entities failing to implement verification could face liability for minors accessing such material, including damages and legal fees. The bill also prohibits retaining user identification data after access is granted. Internet service providers are not held liable for merely hosting such content.