Child sexual exploitation; provide civil liability for depiction, description or promotion of.
SB 2501 would have imposed civil liability on commercial online platforms that knowingly publish or distribute material depicting, describing, or promoting child sexual exploitation. It defined "child sexual exploitation devices" (like anatomically detailed dolls intended for sexual acts) and allowed victims' parents or the state to sue for damages, including up to $10,000 per violation. The bill exempted internet service providers from liability for content they didn't create and required the Attorney General to enforce it, but it died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Judiciary, Division A
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
District
P
Bart Williams
RRepublican
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