Missouri HB1839 establishes civil liability for commercial entities publishing harmful sexual material to minors online.

Missouri HB1839 amends state law to establish civil liability for commercial entities that knowingly publish or distribute sexual material harmful to minors on the internet. The bill defines "sexual material harmful to minors" as content that appeals to the prurient interest or is patently offensive to minors, lacks serious value for minors, and depicts specific sexual acts or nudity. Commercial entities must use reasonable age-verification methods to ensure users are 18 or older.

Missouri HB1839 establishes civil liability for commercial entities publishing harmful sexual material to minors online.

Missouri HB1839 amends state law to establish civil liability for commercial entities that knowingly publish or distribute sexual material harmful to minors on the internet. The bill defines "sexual material harmful to minors" as content that appeals to the prurient interest or is patently offensive to minors, lacks serious value for minors, and depicts specific sexual acts or nudity. Commercial entities must use reasonable age-verification methods to ensure users are 18 or older.