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PA HB2143
PA HB2143In computer offenses, providing for liability for Internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors; and making an editorial change.
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Introduced
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
In Committee
04/09/2024
04/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for liability for Internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors; and making an editorial change.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Crimes and Offenses law to provide for liability of internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors. It requires commercial entities that host or make available such material to adopt age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing it. The bill prohibits these entities and third-party age verification providers from retaining or sharing personal identifying information of individuals who access the material. The bill allows courts to award damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief for violations. It includes an exception for internet service providers who do not create the harmful content.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (27)
Jill Cooper (R)*,
Jake Banta (R),
Mike Cabell (R),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Jamie Flick (R),
Marla Gallo Brown (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Roni Green (D),
Jim Gregory (R),
Mike Jones (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
John Lawrence (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Rob Mercuri (R),
Natalie Mihalek (R),
Brian Munroe (D),
Eric Nelson (R),
Darisha Parker (D),
David Rowe (R),
Stephenie Scialabba (R),
Gregory Scott (D),
Last Action
Re-referred to JUDICIARY (on 04/09/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Obscenity and Pornography
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2143 | 03/21/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2143&pn=2765 | 03/25/2024 |
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