HB 2921 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet

HB 2921 requires commercial websites and social media platforms to verify users are 18+ before accessing content where over one-third is "sexual material harmful to minors" (defined as content exploiting minors' sexual interests without serious artistic or educational value). It mandates reasonable age verification methods like government ID or digital ID, but prohibits retaining user identifying information. The law exempts bona fide news organizations and internet service providers from liability for third-party content. Violations could trigger daily penalties up to $10,000 per day, enforced by the attorney general.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 17 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Referred: Children and Families(H)
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Melissa Schmidt
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