SB3945Introduced in the Senate
ADULT CONTENT AGE VERIFICATION
Introduced by Erica Harriss, District 56
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Adult Content Age Verification Act. 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. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
Where it stands
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
To AI and Social Media
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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