Maryland HB924 prohibits possession and distribution of child pornography and unlawful child exploitation material.
Maryland HB924, known as the Safe Kids Act, prohibits knowingly possessing, distributing, or viewing visual representations of minors engaged in sexual conduct or abuse. It also bans creating or developing such material online. The bill defines "unlawful child exploitation material" to include child pornography, obscene material involving minors, and child sexual exploitation devices. The parent or guardian of a minor exposed to such material can sue the online platform for damages, costs, and attorney's fees.
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