Establishing an age minimum to access certain adult content online.
HB 2112 requires commercial websites and social media platforms that publish or distribute online content where over one-third qualifies as "sexual material harmful to minors" to verify users are 18 or older before access. This applies to entities like adult content platforms, using methods such as government ID checks or digital identification, while prohibiting retention of personal data. The bill mandates clear health notices about youth risks on content pages and exempts news organizations, internet service providers, and constitutionally protected activities. Violations could trigger daily penalties up to $10,000 per day, plus up to $250,000 if minors access restricted content.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025
Last action Jan 16, 2026
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3
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Committee
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Jan 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mari Leavitt
DDemocratic
Co
Adison Richards
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Rule
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Eslick
RRepublican
Co
Chipalo Street
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Corry
RRepublican
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Paul
DDemocratic
Co
Davina Duerr
DDemocratic
Co
Janice Zahn
DDemocratic
Co
Jenny Graham
RRepublican
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