Bill > HB1855

This bill establishes provisions related to civil liability for publishing or distributing material that is harmful to minors on the internet. It defines key terms such as "interactive computer service", "material harmful to minors", and "sexual conduct". The bill requires commercial entities that knowingly or intentionally publish or distribute a substantial portion of such harmful material on their websites to verify that any person attempting to access the material is at least 18 years old, using a commercially available database or another commercially reasonable age and identity verification method. Entities that violate these provisions can be subject to civil liability for damages resulting from a minor's access to the harmful material, as well as reasonable attorney's fees and costs. The bill also specifies that it does not impose any obligations or liability on providers or users of interactive computer services on the internet.