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HB1085Introduced in the House

Civil liability for child sexual abuse material.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Joanna King, District 49

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Civil liability for child sexual abuse material. Permits an individual depicted in child sexual abuse material or obscene material on the Internet, or exposed to obscene material on the Internet, to bring a civil action against a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) allows or facilitates access to the material on the Internet; (2) disseminates the material on the Internet; or (3) is a content provider of prohibited material. Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief. Creates a safe harbor provision for certain persons under certain conditions. Provides that: (1) comparative fault; and (2) tort claims immunities; do not apply to a civil action based on prohibited material.

Where it stands

Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor

January 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Authored by Representative King

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor

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