SB 160 — Require Commercial Entities That Produce Material Harmful To Minors On The Internet To Require Age Verification For Access To Such Internet Sites, Establishing A Civil Cause Of Action Against Such Commercial Entities By Persons Harmed To Recover
SB 160 requires commercial entities that produce material harmful to minors on the internet to implement age verification for access to such sites. It also establishes a civil cause of action for persons harmed to recover actual and punitive damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The bill aims to protect minors from harmful online content by enforcing age verification measures. The bill was introduced during the 2023-2024 Kansas legislative session and died in committee on April 30, 2024.
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