Delaware 152nd General Assembly Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HB 265 w/ HA 2, HA 3, HA 4, HA 6, HA 7 — Age Verification/Materials Harmful to Minors

Last action — Executive

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. Died in session

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This act requires a commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally provides pornography and other materials defined as harmful to minors to verify the age of individuals accessing the material. Civil liability and a civil penalty are imposed on commercial entities that fail to comply with verification requirements. Additionally, an internet provider or user of an interactive computer service on the internet is not subject to liability. This act is modeled after similar laws in Virginia, Utah, and Louisiana.

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Action History

  1. Executive

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 265 w/ HA 2, HA 3, HA 4, HA 6, HA 7 do?
This act requires a commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally provides pornography and other materials defined as harmful to minors to verify the age of individuals accessing the material. Civil liability and a civil penalty are imposed on commercial entities that fail to comply with verification requirements. Additionally, an internet provider or user of an interactive computer service on the internet is not subject to liability. This act is modeled after similar laws in Virginia, Utah, and Louisiana.
Who sponsors HB 265 w/ HA 2, HA 3, HA 4, HA 6, HA 7?
HB 265 w/ HA 2, HA 3, HA 4, HA 6, HA 7 is sponsored by Michael F. Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 265 w/ HA 2, HA 3, HA 4, HA 6, HA 7?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 265 w/ HA 2, HA 3, HA 4, HA 6, HA 7?
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