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Sponsor says civil cause of action for minors is ‘civil component’; bill generates pushback
Summary
First substitute SB 185 would create a civil cause of action for minors allegedly harmed by pornographic content; sponsor said the measure adds a civil remedy and includes a safe harbor for companies that use reasonable age verification, but senators raised constitutional and implementation questions during floor debate.
Senate debate on first substitute SB 185 centered on adding a civil cause of action for minors who allege harm from explicit online material. The sponsor described the bill as a civil remedy that complements existing criminal prohibitions, not a restriction on constitutionally protected speech.
On the floor the sponsor told colleagues the proposal would allow minors (or someone…
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