SB 293 West Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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