HF 1434 — Age Verification Required For Websites With Material Harmful To Minors, Enforcement By The Attorney General Provided, And Private Right Of Action Created
HF 1434 requires age verification for websites containing material harmful to minors. The bill provides for enforcement by the Minnesota Attorney General and creates a private right of action for affected individuals. The legislation aims to protect minors from harmful online content by ensuring that users are age-verified before accessing such material. The bill was rejected after a motion did not prevail on March 26, 2026.
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