preventing minors from accessing obscenity on certain electronic devices with internet access.

HB 293 requires manufacturers of tablets and smartphones (made on or after January 1, 2026) to install software filters that block obscene material for users under 18. Devices must ask for age during setup, automatically enable filters for minors, allow password-protected deactivation by adults, and notify users when blocking occurs. Manufacturers who fail to install filters, or anyone who intentionally disables a filter to let a minor access obscene material, face civil lawsuits (with potential damages up to $50,000 per violation) or criminal charges (a class B felony). The law directly affects device manufacturers and those who disable filters, aiming to prevent minors from accessing material defined as obscene under New Hampshire law.