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MN HF1434
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ben Bakeberg
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AI Summary
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Commercial entities must verify users are 18+ before allowing access to websites where material harmful to minors appears on 25% or more of pages viewed in any calendar month
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Age verification must use commercially available databases regularly used by businesses or government entities, or other methods approved by the Commissioner of Commerce
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Commercial entities are prohibited from retaining any identifying information collected during age verification and face liability for damages if they do
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Parents or legal guardians may sue violating commercial entities for damages, attorney fees, and civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation; the Attorney General may also bring enforcement actions
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Internet service providers and users of interactive computer services are exempt from the law's obligations and liability
Legislative Description
Age verification required for websites with material harmful to minors, enforcement by the attorney general provided, and private right of action created.
Last Action
Authors added Warwas, Rehrauer, and Heintzeman
2/23/2026