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ID H0498

ID H0498
Adds to existing law to establish provisions to protect minors from harmful material on the internet.


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Introduced
02/07/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
02/14/2024
Passed
03/20/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR PUBLISHERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET; AMENDING TITLE 6, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 38, TITLE 6, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROHIBIT THE INTENTIONAL PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET, TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION, TO PROVIDE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES, TO PRO- VIDE FOR VENUE FOR CIVIL ACTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCLUSIVITY OF PRI- VATE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN IMMUNITY AND LIMITS ON STATE COURT JURISDICTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLAR- ING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill adds new provisions to Idaho law to establish a private cause of action against commercial entities that intentionally publish material harmful to minors on the internet without performing reasonable age verification. The bill defines "material harmful to minors" and sets out damages that can be recovered, including injunctive relief, nominal and compensatory damages, and statutory damages. The bill also includes several provisions intended to protect the state from legal challenges to the law, including sovereign immunity, limits on state court jurisdiction, and severability requirements. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (25)

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2024 Session Law Chapter 113 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/21/2024)

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