Hawaii HB1198 mandates age verification for accessing harmful material online.

Hawaii HB1198 amends Chapter 489X of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require commercial entities to verify the age of users accessing material harmful to minors on the internet. This includes websites, online services, applications, and mobile apps. The bill defines "material harmful to minors" as content appealing to prurient interests, being patently offensive, or lacking serious value for minors. Entities must use age verification methods like databases or other reasonable techniques. Violators face civil penalties of $250 per violation and potential liability for damages.

Hawaii HB1198 mandates age verification for accessing harmful material online.

Hawaii HB1198 amends Chapter 489X of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require commercial entities to verify the age of users accessing material harmful to minors on the internet. This includes websites, online services, applications, and mobile apps. The bill defines "material harmful to minors" as content appealing to prurient interests, being patently offensive, or lacking serious value for minors. Entities must use age verification methods like databases or other reasonable techniques. Violators face civil penalties of $250 per violation and potential liability for damages.