SF 5518 — Age Verification Requirement For Websites With Material Harmful To Minors
SF 5518 requires websites containing material harmful to minors to implement age verification measures to prevent access by minors. The bill falls under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Senate and is currently referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection committee. It aims to protect minors from harmful content by ensuring platforms verify users' ages before allowing access to restricted material.
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