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ID S1057

ID S1057
Adds to existing law to establish the Parental Rights Protection of Minors Act to protect minors from exposure to harmful materials on certain devices.


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

PROTECTION OF MINORS -- Adds to existing law to establish the Parental Rights Protection of Minors Act to protect minors from exposure to harmful materials on certain devices.

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (9)

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 02/09/2023)

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