Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1839 - 02/17/2026 - HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
Summary
The bill would make any business that posts or distributes online material that is primarily sexual and harmful to minors use a reasonable method to confirm a user is at least 18 years old. It exempts legitimate news outlets and shields internet service providers, search engines, and cloud services from liability. Violations could result in daily fines, penalties for retaining personal data, and additional damages if a minor accesses the material.
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