Internet; create civil liability for distribution of child pornography and obscene matter by commercial entities.

Added specific definitions for 'child pornography', 'commercial entity', 'distribute', 'internet', 'material harmful to minors', 'minor', 'news-gathering organization', 'obscene matter', 'publish', 'reasonable age verification methods', 'substantial portion', and 'transactional data'.

Created new Section 11-77-6 establishing civil liability for commercial entities that knowingly and intentionally publish obscene matter or child pornography online.

Added age verification requirements allowing digitized ID cards or commercially reasonable methods using transactional data to verify users are at least 18 years old.

Established civil remedies including nominal damages, actual damages, court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and potential punitive damages for violations.

Set the effective date of the act to July 1, 2025.

Added explicit exemptions for bona fide news organizations and protected internet service providers from liability when not responsible for content creation.