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MN SF5518

MN SF5518
Age verification requirement for websites with material harmful to minors


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Introduced
05/09/2024
In Committee
05/09/2024
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 would require websites that host material harmful to minors on 25% or more of their webpages to verify that individuals accessing the site are at least 18 years old. The bill defines "material harmful to minors" as content that is designed to appeal to a prurient interest, is patently offensive with respect to minors, and lacks serious value. The bill provides for enforcement by the Attorney General and a private right of action, and limits liability for internet service providers and users of interactive computer services.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection (on 05/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Obscenity and Pornography
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ Internet and Computer Issues

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