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OK SB1959
OK SB1959Consumer protection; prohibiting commercial entities from distributing adult material without age verification. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/11/2024
04/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
Passed
04/24/2024
04/24/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2024
04/26/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1959 By: Alvord, Bullard, and Jett of the Senate and Hasenbeck, Maynard, Roe, and Stark of the House An Act relating to consumer protection; defining terms; allowing for damages to be sought under certain conditions; prohibiting commercial entities from distributing certain material without verification; providing for lawful access to certain material; preventing a commercial entity from being held liable under certain conditions; prohibiting a commercial entity from retaining individual’s information; exempting certain providers; requiring Attorney General to take certain action; authorizing Attorney General to develop certain regulations; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Age verification and explicit materials
AI Summary
This bill prohibits commercial entities from distributing obscene material, child pornography, or material harmful to minors on the internet without implementing reasonable age verification methods. It allows individuals to seek damages, including actual, nominal, and punitive damages, if a commercial entity violates the law. The bill also requires commercial entities to provide internet and cellular service subscribers the opportunity to request that access to their website be blocked if it contains a substantial portion of material harmful to minors. The Attorney General is authorized to seek injunctive relief and develop guidance to assist commercial entities in complying with the law. The bill includes a severability clause and will become effective on November 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Jerry Alvord (R)*,
Toni Hasenbeck (R)*,
David Bullard (R),
Shane Jett (R),
Cody Maynard (R),
Cindy Roe (R),
Marilyn Stark (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/26/2024 (on 04/26/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1959&Session=2400 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20ENR/SB/SB1959%20ENR.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLR/HFLR/SB1959%20HFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB1959%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20ENGR/SB/SB1959%20ENGR.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20FLR/SFLR/SB1959%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1959%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2023-24%20INT/SB/SB1959%20INT.PDF |
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