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This bill establishes the Standard Protection For All Resources on Kids' Devices Act, which requires manufacturers of tablets and smartphones manufactured on or after January 1, 2026, to include mandatory internet filtering systems designed to protect minors from accessing harmful or obscene content. The bill mandates that devices must determine the user's age during activation, enable filters for minor users, allow password-controlled filter management, and notify users when content is blocked. The filter must prevent access to obscene or inappropriate material, block downloads, prevent VPN usage, and notify parents of bypass attempts. Manufacturers and app developers who do not correctly implement these protections can be subject to civil and criminal liability, with potential penalties up to $5,000 per violation and a maximum aggregate penalty of $50,000. The Attorney General is empowered to bring actions against violators, seek injunctions, impose civil penalties, and potentially revoke business licenses. The law defines "harmful to minors" content comprehensively, including sexually explicit or offensive material lacking serious artistic or educational value. The bill aims to proactively protect minors' mental health by restricting their access to potentially damaging online content and giving parents more control over digital device usage.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1168/