Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet
HB 3015 requires commercial websites and social media platforms (like apps or online services) to verify users are 18+ before accessing content classified as "sexual material harmful to minors" - defined as material appealing to minors' prurient interest, depicting sexual acts, or lacking value for minors. It mandates reasonable age verification (using ID or transactional data) but prohibits retaining user identity data. The law exempts news organizations, public interest broadcasts, and internet service providers from liability for content they don’t create. Violators face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day, plus potential fines for failing to verify or retaining identifying information.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 17 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred: Children and Families(H)
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Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Jeff Farnan
RRepublican
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