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IN HB1160
Bill
Status
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Judy
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Internet media service companies operating in Indiana from entering into contracts with residents under 18 years of age, effective July 1, 2015.
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Allows individuals under 18 or their parents/guardians who sustain damages from violations to file complaints with the consumer protection division of the attorney general's office.
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Classifies violations as deceptive acts subject to civil penalties of $10,000 for the first violation and $25,000 for each subsequent violation, with each contract violation counted separately.
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Permits the attorney general to seek injunctions, recover all money obtained through violations, obtain restitution for victims, and recover investigation costs and attorney's fees.
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Allows the state to prohibit violating companies from contracting with Indiana or void existing state contracts, regardless of federal preemption; lawsuits must be filed in Marion County circuit or superior court within 2 years of the violation.
Legislative Description
Internet media. Prohibits a person doing business in Indiana as an Internet media service from entering into a contract with an individual who is less than 18 years of age. Provides for an individual who is damaged as a result of a violation to file a complaint with the attorney general. Specifies civil remedies for a violation.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/12/2015