Bill > SB527

This bill creates new provisions to prevent commercial entities from granting access to or distributing restricted material (defined as obscene, explicit sexual material, nudity, or sexually explicit conduct) to minors on the internet. The bill allows any individual to report violations to the Attorney General, who can then bring a civil action against the commercial entity. If found in violation, the commercial entity could face significant penalties, including up to $25,000 per day of violation, actual damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees. Importantly, the bill includes specific exemptions for news-gathering organizations and internet service providers, search engines, and cloud service providers who are not directly responsible for creating the restricted content. The law defines key terms such as "commercial entity" broadly to include various business structures and "minor" as any person under 18 years old. The goal appears to be protecting minors from accessing sexually explicit or obscene online content by placing legal responsibilities on websites and online platforms.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=860793