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AL HB164
AL HB164Consumer Protection; online distribution of material harmful to minors, prohibited; online age-verification requirements, required
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Introduced
02/14/2024
02/14/2024
In Committee
03/20/2024
03/20/2024
Crossed Over
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Passed
04/11/2024
04/11/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2024
04/24/2024
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2024
Bill Summary
Consumer Protection; online distribution of material harmful to minors, prohibited; online age-verification requirements, required
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the online distribution of material harmful to minors without using a reasonable age-verification method. It also requires commercial entities distributing private images to obtain written consent from the individuals depicted. The bill imposes penalties for violations, including civil liability and a tax on the gross receipts of adult websites. The bill amends existing law on the crime of distributing private images and provides exemptions for certain entities like news-gathering organizations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Enacted (on 04/24/2024)
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