HB 265 DE Passed One Chamber
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CIVIL LIABILITY AND CIVIL PENALTY FOR PUBLISHING OR DISTRUBITON OF MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS ON THE INTERNET.
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Summary
This act requires a commercial entity that knowingly or intentionally provides pornography and other materials defined as harmful to minors to verify the age of individuals accessing the material. Civil liability and a civil penalty are imposed on commercial entities that fail to comply with verification requirements. Additionally, an internet provider or user of an interactive computer service on the internet is not subject to liability. This act is modeled after similar laws in Virginia, Utah, and Louisiana.
Sponsors (17)
- Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
- Ruth Briggs King · primary
- William Bush Democratic · primary
- Richard G. Collins Republican · primary
- Ronald E. Gray Republican · primary
- Sean Matthews · primary
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
- Michael Ramone · primary
- Bryan W. Shupe Republican · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- Valerie Longhurst · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
Action history (18)
- Sep 1, 2023 Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House · lower
- Jan 23, 2024 Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 2 Unfavorable · lower
- May 14, 2024 Amendment HA 1 to HB 265 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- May 14, 2024 Amendment HA 2 to HB 265 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- May 14, 2024 Amendment HA 3 to HB 265 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- May 14, 2024 Amendment HA 4 to HB 265 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- May 14, 2024 Amendment HA 5 to HB 265 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 13, 2024 Amendment HA 6 to HB 265 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 7 to HB 265 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 1 to HB 265 - Stricken in House · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 2 to HB 265 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 3 to HB 265 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 4 to HB 265 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 5 to HB 265 - Stricken in House · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 6 to HB 265 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Amendment HA 7 to HB 265 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Passed By House. Votes: 31 YES 5 NO 4 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT · lower
- Jun 18, 2024 Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate · upper
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