Obscene Animal Abuse Material Amendments
What changed between versions
Updated definitions in multiple sections to explicitly include 'obscene animal abuse material' alongside traditional pornographic or indecent material.
Modified conspiracy sentencing guidelines to increase penalties for repeat offenders and clarified that these offenses supersede general conspiracy statutes.
Created a new civil enforcement process allowing private citizens to file notices of alleged violations and settle for $500 per violation to avoid litigation.
Added specific exemptions for internet service providers and hosting companies when they merely transmit or store data without knowledge or intent to distribute illegal content.
Added a requirement for clear warning labels on digital and print publications containing harmful material to minors.
Mandated that 50% of civil penalties paid under the new enforcement scheme be deposited into the Crime Victim Reparations Fund.
Set the effective date of the bill to May 6, 2026, and included a provision for future penalty amount adjustments based on inflation.