ID S1057

Manufacturers must automatically enable content filters on all smartphones and tablets activated in Idaho beginning January 1 of the year following enactment, blocking material harmful to minors on mobile data, manufacturer-controlled applications, and wired/wireless internet networks.

Filters must notify users when content is blocked and allow passcode holders to unblock content, while preventing other users from deactivating or modifying the filter.

Manufacturers face civil and criminal liability if devices activated in Idaho lack compliant filters and minors access harmful material, though good faith efforts using commercially reasonable filtration methods provide an exemption.

Parents or legal guardians can bring private lawsuits against manufacturers for non-compliance or against any person (except parents/guardians) who knowingly enables passcode removal, with damages up to $40,000 per violation plus actual damages and punitive damages if willful.

The Attorney General can enforce the law through injunctions, civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation ($40,000 aggregate), and recovery of costs and attorney's fees; knowingly enabling filter removal is a criminal offense with fines up to $5,000 for first offense, $50,000 for second, and possible imprisonment.