An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in computer offenses, providing for Internet protections for minors.
This bill requires commercial websites in Pennsylvania that host more than one-third of their content as material harmful to minors to implement age verification measures before allowing access. The law defines acceptable verification methods, such as using digital ID cards or third-party services, while prohibiting the retention of personal identifying information once access is granted. News organizations and internet service providers are exempt from these requirements, and the legislation imposes liability on companies that fail to verify user ages or improperly store personal data.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 12, 2024
Last action Sep 12, 2024
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Committee
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Sep 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
John DiSanto
RRepublican
Co
Judy Ward
RRepublican
Co
Tracy Pennycuick
RRepublican
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