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IA SF2159
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sandy Salmon
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AI Summary
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Requires commercial entities operating websites where over 33.3% of content is "material harmful to minors" to implement age verification using government-issued ID or digitized identification cards before allowing access
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Prohibits the publication, distribution, creation, or development of "prohibited material" including child sexual abuse material and obscene content, with liability extending to those who knowingly use algorithms to facilitate access
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Defines "material harmful to minors" as content depicting sexual acts, nudity, or genitalia that appeals to prurient interests, is patently offensive to minors, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value
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Establishes civil penalties for violations, with potential damages of up to $10,000 per violation plus attorney fees, and allows the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions
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Exempts news-gathering organizations, internet service providers acting as conduits, and materials with legitimate educational or scientific purposes from liability
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to materials used for prurient purposes, including age verification requirements for certain commercial entities, prohibitions on the publication, distribution, creation, or development of prohibited material, and prohibitions on child sexual exploitation material, and providing civil penalties.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Alons, Bennett, and Taylor.
2/3/2026