Bill > LB383

This bill addresses two main areas: child sexual abuse material prevention and parental rights in social media. First, the bill renames the Child Pornography Prevention Act to the Child Sexual Abuse Material Prevention Act and significantly updates definitions and penalties related to child sexual abuse material. It expands the definition of child sexual abuse material to include computer-generated images and provides more nuanced provisions about possession, creation, and distribution of such material, with different penalties based on the age of the offender and specific circumstances of the offense. The bill also introduces enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and clarifies legal definitions around computer-generated imagery and consent. The second part of the bill, known as the Parental Rights in Social Media Act, establishes strict requirements for social media companies regarding minors' account creation. Social media platforms will be prohibited from allowing minors to create accounts without explicit parental consent, which must be verified through age verification methods. Parents must be given tools to supervise their children's accounts, including viewing posts, messages, controlling privacy settings, and monitoring usage time. The bill allows for civil action against social media companies that violate these provisions, with potential damages and penalties up to $2,500 per violation. The social media provisions will become operative on July 1, 2026, giving companies time to implement the required systems and processes.

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