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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