MN HF3281

Manufacturers, sellers, and distributors of internet-connected devices must include active digital blocking capability to render obscene material, child pornography, revenge pornography, and human trafficking websites inaccessible.

Blocking capability may be deactivated by consumers 18 years or older who request disabling, present valid ID, acknowledge a written warning, and pay a one-time $20 digital access fee.

Non-obscene material incorrectly blocked must be unblocked within five business days of reporting through an established reporting mechanism such as a website or call center.

All collected digital access fees must be paid quarterly to the Commissioner of Public Safety, with 40 percent directed to the crime victims account and 60 percent used for grants to support human trafficking victim services and prevention programs.

The Attorney General or consumers may file civil actions against unresponsive manufacturers and distributors, seeking damages up to $500 per unreported piece of obscene content that breached the filter.