Pennsylvania HB1513 establishes liability for Internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors.

Pennsylvania HB1513 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to hold commercial entities liable for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the Internet if they fail to implement reasonable age verification measures. The bill defines "reasonable age verification measures" as technology that determines whether a user is likely an adult and prevents minors from accessing harmful content. The act also prohibits these entities from retaining or sharing personal identifying information of individuals who access harmful material.

Pennsylvania HB1513 establishes liability for Internet publishers and distributors of material harmful to minors.

Pennsylvania HB1513 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to hold commercial entities liable for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the Internet if they fail to implement reasonable age verification measures. The bill defines "reasonable age verification measures" as technology that determines whether a user is likely an adult and prevents minors from accessing harmful content. The act also prohibits these entities from retaining or sharing personal identifying information of individuals who access harmful material.