SB 1959 — Consumer Protection; Prohibiting Commercial Entities From Distributing Adult Material Without Age Verification. Effective Date.
SB 1959 prohibits commercial entities from distributing adult material without implementing age verification measures. The law aims to protect minors from exposure to adult content by requiring platforms to verify the age of users before distributing such material. It addresses child safety concerns related to minors accessing inappropriate content online.
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