Prohibiting distribution of pornographic material to minors
This bill prohibits commercial websites from distributing material harmful to minors online by requiring them to verify users are 18+ using standard age verification tools. It directly affects commercial entities operating websites with substantial pornographic content accessible to minors. Key provisions mandate age verification before access and impose civil liability for damages if minors access such material, including attorney fees. The law explicitly excludes liability for internet platforms hosting user content (like social media), focusing only on commercial distributors.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Azinger
RRepublican
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