MS SB2501

Creates civil liability for commercial entities that knowingly publish or distribute obscene material or material depicting, describing, or promoting child sexual exploitation on the internet, allowing recovery of nominal damages, actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for persons who knowingly buy, sell, deliver, distribute, or possess child sexual exploitation devices or images, with enforcement by the Attorney General, county attorneys, or district attorneys.

Authorizes parents or legal guardians of affected children to sue violators for nominal damages, actual damages, punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Exempts internet service providers, search engines, cloud service providers, and their affiliates from liability when providing access or connection to content they do not create.

Takes effect July 1, 2025.