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MN HF5409

MN HF5409
Age verification required for websites with material harmful to minors, enforcement by attorney general provided, and private right of action created.


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Introduced
04/24/2024
In Committee
04/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; requiring age verification for websites with material harmful to minors; providing for enforcement by the attorney general; creating a private right of action; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.

AI Summary

This bill requires websites that contain material harmful to minors to verify the age of Minnesota residents or individuals located in Minnesota who attempt to access the website. The bill defines "material harmful to minors" and sets forth the age verification methods that must be used. It also prohibits the retention of identifying information submitted for age verification and provides for enforcement of the law by the Attorney General and through private lawsuits. The bill aims to protect minors from accessing harmful online content.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Author added Neu Brindley (on 05/02/2024)

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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