Communications: internet; age verification to visit adult-only pornographic websites; require. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the "Material Harmful to Minors Regulation Act," aims to regulate access to adult-only pornography online in Michigan. It requires commercial websites offering such material to implement reasonable age verification methods to ensure users are 18 or older. Websites with a substantial portion of adult content must block access to mature content for those who fail age verification, and provide a disclaimer. The bill also establishes penalties for commercial entities that fail to comply and for those that retain identifying information of users.
Key provisions
- Requires commercial websites offering adult-only pornography to use reasonable age verification methods.
- Defines ‘material harmful to minors’ based on contemporary community standards.
- Requires blocking access to mature content for those who fail age verification.
- Mandates a disclaimer for users viewing mature content.
- Prohibits the retention of identifying information after age verification.
- Establishes civil penalties for violations.
- Exempts bona fide news organizations and related content.
- Specifies that internet service providers are not liable for content they do not create.
Who is affected
- Commercial websites offering adult-only pornography
- Internet service providers
- Minors
- Website operators
- Individuals accessing adult content online
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