DE HB265

Requires commercial entities that knowingly publish or distribute material harmful to minors on the Internet to verify users are 18 years or older using commercially available age and identity verification databases or other reasonable methods.

Imposes a civil penalty of $250 per violation on commercial entities that fail to comply with age verification requirements.

Holds commercial entities liable for damages resulting from minors' access to harmful material, including reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Exempts Internet service providers and users of interactive computer services from liability under this section.

Authorizes the Attorney General or any person, parent, or guardian of an unverified minor to bring legal actions in Superior Court.