HB1878

Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1878 establishes civil liability for commercial entities publishing harmful material to minors online.

Missouri HB1878 amends state law to hold commercial entities liable for damages if they fail to implement reasonable age-verification methods for websites containing harmful material to minors. This applies to entities where over 33% of the content is deemed harmful. The bill defines "material harmful to minors" and outlines the consequences for non-compliance, including court costs and attorney's fees. It also exempts bona fide news or public interest broadcasts and reports from these provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
General Laws Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

3:00 PM

General Laws Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 8

House

Referred: General Laws(H)