HB 2689
Require pornography websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent minors from accessing pornography websites by requiring these websites to utilize age verification methods. It establishes liability for publishers and distributors of sexual material harmful to minors who fail to implement these verification processes. The bill defines key terms related to online content and child protection, outlines exceptions to the requirements, and creates a civil cause of action for individuals harmed by violations. It also establishes a five-year statute of limitations for related legal actions.
Key provisions
- Requires pornography websites to implement age verification methods.
- Defines key terms such as ‘child pornography,’ ‘sexual material harmful to minors,’ and ‘reasonable age verification.’
- Establishes liability for publishers and distributors who fail to comply with age verification requirements.
- Creates a civil cause of action for individuals harmed by violations.
- Sets a five-year statute of limitations for civil actions.
- Specifies that internet service providers are not liable for hosting material harmful to minors if they are not the creator.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to bring injunctions against violating entities.
- Grants the Office of Technology rule-making authority to implement the bill.
Who is affected
- Publishers and distributors of pornography and other harmful materials
- Minors
- Internet service providers and hosting entities
- The Attorney General
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