ID S1158

Requires smartphones and tablets manufactured on or after January 1, 2026, and activated in Idaho to include filters blocking obscene material, with automatic enabling for users under 18 years old

Mandates devices verify user age during activation, allow password protection for the filter, notify users when content is blocked, and permit password holders to deactivate/reactivate filtering

Establishes civil liability for manufacturers when a device lacks a compliant filter upon activation and a minor accesses obscene material, with a good faith compliance exception

Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions, civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation (capped at $50,000 per case), investigative costs, attorney's fees, and revocation of business licenses

Declares an emergency with an effective date of July 1, 2025, and explicitly excludes device retailers from liability