Bill > S1057

This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to establish the Parental Rights Protection of Minors Act. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring manufacturers of devices (smartphones and tablets) sold in Idaho to automatically enable a filter that prevents minors from accessing harmful material through the internet, apps, and wireless networks when the device is activated in the state. 2. Subjecting manufacturers to civil and criminal liability if a minor accesses harmful material on a device sold without the required filter enabled. 3. Allowing parents or legal guardians to bring civil lawsuits against manufacturers that fail to comply or against individuals who knowingly enable the passcode to remove the filter, enabling a minor's access to harmful content. 4. Establishing criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment, for anyone other than a parent or legal guardian who knowingly enables the removal or deactivation of the filter on a minor's device. The bill aims to protect minors in Idaho from exposure to harmful and pornographic content through their internet-connected devices.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/S1057/