HB 2921·MO·house
Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet
FailedFiled Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Melissa Schmidt
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This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1839 - 02/17/2026 - HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
Feb 17, 2026
Summary
The bill would make commercial websites that host sexual material harmful to minors responsible for confirming users are at least 18 years old. It defines acceptable age‑verification methods and bans retaining users’ identifying information. Violations could lead to daily fines and other civil penalties, while news outlets and internet service providers are exempt.
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