HB 1839·MO·house
Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet
Signed into LawFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Sherri Gallick (R)
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Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
Jul 9, 2026
Summary
The bill obligates any commercial website that publishes or distributes more than one‑third sexual content harmful to minors to verify users are at least 18 years old. It also mandates prominent health warnings and a mental‑health helpline notice, while exempting bona‑fide news outlets and internet service providers. The Attorney General can enforce the rule and seek damages and fines.
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