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OK HB1050

OK HB1050
Human trafficking and child exploitation; creating the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act; directing retailers of Internet-enabled devices to equip products with certain filters; codification; effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to human trafficking and child exploitation; creating the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act; defining terms; directing retailers of Internet-enabled devices to equip products with certain filters; requiring retailers of Internet-enabled devices to ensure functionality of filters; establishing reporting requirements; directing retailers to submit reports of child pornography to certain tipline; prohibiting retailers from blocking access to certain websites; prohibiting retailers from sharing filter deactivation information with consumers; requiring retailers to deactivate filters under certain circumstances; providing for a one-time filter deactivation fee; providing for remittance of fee; directing the Oklahoma Tax Commission to deposit fee into certain revolving fund; providing purpose of fee; providing construing provision; directing the Attorney General to prepare and make available certain form; requiring retailers to use due care to protect privacy rights of adult consumers; prohibiting disclosure of personal identification information; providing for the unblocking of websites under certain circumstances; authorizing consumers to seek certain judicial relief; providing for attorney fees and costs; providing for the filing of civil actions when filters are breached; providing for attorney fees and costs; making retailers subject to penalties for deceptive trade practices; providing an affirmative defense; making certain acts unlawful; providing penalties; providing exemptions to provision of the act; establishing the Oklahoma Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Grant Fund; stating purpose of the fund; directing the Attorney General to utilize funds for specific needs and services; providing for the use of accrued interest amounts and remaining balances in the revolving fund; directing the Attorney General to evaluate activities of grant recipients and submit annual report to certain state officials; specifying contents of annual report; authorizing the Attorney General to establish eligibility requirements for grant recipients; providing expenditure limitations on grant funds; imposing fee for customers entering live adult entertainment establishments; directing remittance of said fee on a quarterly basis to the Tax Commission; directing deposit of fee into certain revolving fund; directing the Tax Commission to prescribe method of administration, payment, collection and enforcement of fees; stating purpose of admission fee; directing live adult entertainment establishments to record daily number of customers; requiring the maintenance of certain records; providing for the inspection and auditing of records by the Tax Commission; providing discretion on collecting and remitting admission fee; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act, which requires retailers of Internet-enabled devices to equip their products with filters that block websites known to facilitate human trafficking, prostitution, child pornography, revenge pornography, and obscene material harmful to minors. The bill establishes reporting requirements for retailers, prohibits them from sharing filter deactivation information with consumers, and allows for a one-time fee to deactivate the filters. It also creates the Oklahoma Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Grant Fund, funded by the filter deactivation fees and a new admission fee for live adult entertainment establishments, to support programs and services related to human trafficking and child exploitation prevention. The bill provides for penalties, exemptions, and other administrative provisions.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

(on 01/01/1900)

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