Relating to electronic device filters for certain obsene materials; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.

SB 2421 requires manufacturers of tablets and smartphones made on or after January 1, 2026, to automatically enable a filter blocking obscene material when activating a device for a minor (under 18) during setup. The filter must prevent access to obscene content through browsers or search engines controlled by the manufacturer, and parents/guardians can manage it via a password. Manufacturers violating this face civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, while non-parents bypassing the filter for a minor may face criminal charges. The law directly affects device manufacturers and aims to protect minors from obscene material on newly activated devices.