SB 628
Prohibiting online distribution of pornographic material to minors
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Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent the online distribution of sexually explicit material that could be harmful to minors in West Virginia. It defines ‘material harmful to minors’ and requires commercial entities operating websites with such content to implement age verification methods, such as databases or other commercially reasonable verification systems. The bill seeks to protect children from exposure to inappropriate online content and holds businesses accountable for distributing it.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘interactive computer service’ for the purpose of the law.
- Establishes criteria for determining what constitutes ‘material harmful to minors’.
- Requires commercial entities to verify the age of users attempting to access sexually explicit material.
- Specifies methods for age verification, including commercially available databases.
- Outlines civil liability for commercial entities that violate the law.
- Includes a provision exempting providers and users of interactive computer services from liability.
Who is affected
- Commercial entities operating websites
- Minors in West Virginia
- Internet service providers
- Parents and guardians
- The legal industry
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific legal framework to address online child sexual exploitation.
- Mandates age verification for accessing sexually explicit material on commercial websites.
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