Pornographic internet websites.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect individuals depicted in sexually explicit content on online pornographic websites. It requires operators of these websites to ensure that no depicted individual was a minor or didn't consent to being included in the content. Users uploading such content must submit a sworn statement verifying the depicted individuals’ consent and age, with penalties for providing false information. The bill also allows depicted individuals and public prosecutors to sue operators and users who violate these rules, seeking financial compensation and injunctive relief.
Key provisions
- Requires pornographic internet website operators to ensure depicted individuals consent to their inclusion in sexually explicit content.
- Requires users uploading sexually explicit content to submit a sworn statement verifying the depicted individuals’ consent and age.
- Establishes penalties for knowingly providing false information in the user statement.
- Authorizes depicted individuals and public prosecutors to bring civil lawsuits against operators and users.
- Allows for statutory damages of up to $75,000 per violation for depicted individuals.
- Provides for a civil penalty of $25,000 per violation for public prosecutors.
- Excludes sexually explicit content transmitted through private messaging on online dating services.
- Exempts the bill from requiring state reimbursement to local agencies and school districts.
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