H 3818 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking

This bill creates a new legal chapter in Massachusetts to combat online sexual exploitation by defining specific terms like "coerced consent" and "covered platforms." It requires operators of websites hosting pornographic images to verify the identity and age of users before allowing them to upload content. The law also establishes a special commission to review sentencing guidelines for crimes related to online technological exploitation. By mandating stricter age verification and identity checks, the legislation aims to hold platforms accountable for preventing the distribution of exploitative material.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
Senate Passage
May 2023
Governor
Introduced May 1, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 4, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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