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UT SB0185

UT SB0185
Cause of Action for Minors Injured by Pornography


summary

Introduced
02/07/2017
In Committee
03/03/2017
Crossed Over
02/27/2017
Passed
03/15/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/28/2017

Introduced Session

2017 General Session

Bill Summary

Cause of Action for Minors Injured by Pornography

AI Summary

This bill establishes a cause of action for minors who are harmed, either physically, psychologically, or through emotional or medical illnesses, as a result of viewing pornographic material. The bill defines "pornographic material" and provides exemptions for certain entities like internet service providers and electronic game distributors if the distribution of the material is only incidental to their function and they make reasonable efforts to warn users and verify their age. The bill allows for actual and punitive damages, and enables class action lawsuits to be brought under the law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/28/2017)

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