HB 1091 — Minors; Hold Entities That Publish Harmful Material On The Internet Civilly Liable If Age Verification Is Not Performed

HB 1091 seeks to hold entities that publish harmful material on the internet civilly liable if they fail to perform age verification. The bill focuses on protecting minors by requiring online platforms to verify the age of users before allowing access to potentially harmful content. It is part of broader child safety efforts related to online content and platform accountability. The bill was introduced in the 2023 Mississippi legislative session but died in committee on January 31, 2023.