Communications: internet; digital age assurance act; create. Creates new act.
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- Passed House
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Overview
Senate Bill 284, the Digital Age Assurance Act, aims to regulate access to mature content online for minors. It requires device manufacturers to determine a user’s age and provide this information to online services. Websites and applications are mandated to block access to mature content if a user is identified as a minor and to provide parental controls when substantial mature content is available. The Attorney General’s department will oversee enforcement and establish rules for compliance.
Key provisions
- Device manufacturers must determine a user’s age and provide this information to online services.
- Websites and apps must block access to mature content for minors.
- Application stores must obtain parental consent before minors download apps.
- Websites must provide disclaimers for known mature content when accessed by minors.
- Manufacturers must comply with the act in a non-discriminatory manner.
- The Attorney General’s department has exclusive authority to enforce the act.
- A 45-day notice period is required before the department initiates a civil action.
- Manufacturers are not liable for failure to comply if they’ve taken commercially reasonable steps to determine user age.
Who is affected
- Device manufacturers
- Website operators
- Application developers
- Minors (under 18 years of age)
- Parents and guardians
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