California AB1705 regulates pornographic internet websites to protect individuals from non-consensual sexually explicit content.

California AB1705 adds a new chapter to the Business and Professions Code, establishing rules for pornographic internet websites. It mandates operators to exercise ordinary care and take reasonable steps to ensure that sexually explicit content does not include non-consenting individuals or minors. Depicted individuals can bring civil actions against operators and users for harm caused by such content. Successful plaintiffs can obtain actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, and other relief.

California AB1705 regulates pornographic internet websites to protect individuals from non-consensual sexually explicit content.

California AB1705 adds a new chapter to the Business and Professions Code, establishing rules for pornographic internet websites. It mandates operators to exercise ordinary care and take reasonable steps to ensure that sexually explicit content does not include non-consenting individuals or minors. Depicted individuals can bring civil actions against operators and users for harm caused by such content. Successful plaintiffs can obtain actual or statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, and other relief.