West Virginia HB4412 mandates age verification for websites with substantial sexually explicit content to protect minors.

West Virginia HB4412 requires websites and applications with more than one-third sexually explicit content to implement age verification methods. Commercial entities must use government-issued identification or transactional data to confirm users are 18 or older. The bill prohibits retaining personal information post-verification and imposes penalties for violations, including fines up to $250,000. It also allows individuals to sue for damages, including attorney fees and $10,000 per violation. The Office of Technology is authorized to create rules for compliance.

West Virginia HB4412 mandates age verification for websites with substantial sexually explicit content to protect minors.

West Virginia HB4412 requires websites and applications with more than one-third sexually explicit content to implement age verification methods. Commercial entities must use government-issued identification or transactional data to confirm users are 18 or older. The bill prohibits retaining personal information post-verification and imposes penalties for violations, including fines up to $250,000. It also allows individuals to sue for damages, including attorney fees and $10,000 per violation. The Office of Technology is authorized to create rules for compliance.