HB408

Revise laws to protect children from obscene content through electronic devices

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB408 aims to protect minors from accessing obscene content on electronic devices by requiring filters and establishing liability for.

Montana HB408 revises laws to protect children from accessing obscene content through electronic devices. The bill mandates that devices activated in the state must contain a filter that prevents access to obscene content. Manufacturers are subject to civil liability if a device does not enable a filter upon activation and a minor accesses obscene content. The bill also allows parents or legal guardians to bring a civil action against manufacturers for violations.

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Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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27 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 7, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 25, 2025

Senate

(S) 2nd Reading Indefinitely Postponed