SB2082Introduced in the Senate
ADULT CONTENT AGE VERIFICATION
Introduced by Erica Harriss, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. Defines terms. Provides that a commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes or distributes material harmful to minors on the Internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of material harmful to minors shall be subject to civil penalties if the entity fails to perform reasonable age verification methods to verify the age of individuals attempting to access the material. Provides that the Attorney General may investigate alleged violations and initiate a civil action for an injunction and to assess civil penalties. Provides that the civil penalties shall be deposited into the Cyber Exploitation of Children Fund, which shall be expended for the investigation of cybercrimes involving the exploitation of children and for no other purpose. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
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